keel /kiːl/ TEM8 ( keeling, keeled, keels )

• 1. 

  N-COUNT The keel of a boat is the long, specially shaped piece of wood or steel along the bottom of it. (船的) 龙骨

  例：

  The keel hit the rock first.

  船龙骨先撞到岩石。

• 2. 

  N red ochre stain used for marking sheep, timber, etc (用于标记羊、木材等的)红印色

• 3. 

  PHRASE If you say that someone or something is on an even keel, you mean that they are working or progressing smoothly and steadily, without any sudden changes. 平稳地

  例：

  Jason had helped him out with a series of loans, until he could get back on an even keel.

  詹森给他提供了一连串贷款帮他摆脱困境，直到他能够重新稳定下来。