1. | [t][i] ~ (sth /sb) (+ adv./prep.) 驾驶(船、汽车等);掌控方向盘to control the direction in which a boat, car, etc. moves |
He steered the boat into the harbour. 他把船开进港。 | |
He took her arm and steered her towards the door. 他抓住她的胳膊,把她带往门口。 | |
You row and I'll steer. 你划桨,我来掌舵。 |
2. | [t][i] ~ (sth) (+ adv./prep.) 行驶to move in a particular direction |
The ship steered a course between the islands. 船在岛屿之间穿行。 | |
The ship steered into port. 船驶进港口。 |
3. | [t] ~ sth + adv./prep. 操纵;控制;引导to take control of a situation and influence the way in which it develops |
He managed to steer the conversation away from his divorce. 他设法避开他离婚这话题。 | |
She steered the team to victory. 她率领全队取得胜利。 | |
The skill is in steering a middle course between the two extremes. 本领就在于避开这两个极端,走中间路线。 |