steel /stiːl/ CET4 TEM4 ( steeling, steeled, steels )

• 1. 

  N-MASS Steel is a very strong metal which is made mainly from iron. Steel is used for making many things, for example bridges, buildings, vehicles, and cutlery. 钢

  例：

  ...steel pipes.

  …钢管。

  例：

  ...the iron and steel industry.

  …钢铁工业。

• 2. 

  → see also stainless steel

• 3. 

  V-T If you steel yourself, you prepare to deal with something unpleasant. 使准备应对 (不愉快之事)

  例：

  Those involved are steeling themselves for the coming battle.

  那些参与者正准备应对即将到来的战斗。