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| 1 | I/T to control the direction in which a vehicle moves 掌舵；驾驶 |
| Jack steered while Ken gave directions. 杰克操纵方向盘，而肯则指示方向。 |
| steer sth away from/towards/into/through etc sth We steered the boat into the harbour. 我们把船驶进港湾。 |
| | 1a | T to control the direction in which someone moves by putting your hand on them 引领；引导 | | steer sb away from/towards/through etc sth He took her arm to steer her towards the door. 他拉住她的胳膊把她引向门口。 | |
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| 2 | T to influence the way something happens or the way people behave 引导；影响 |
| steer sb away from/towards sth I try to steer my children towards healthier foods. 我试图引导我的孩子吃比较健康的食物。 |
| steer sth away from/towards/through sth He steered the country through a transitional period to elections. 他领导国家走过选举前的过渡阶段。 |
| steer the conversation Ruth attempted to steer the conversation well away from work. 鲁思试图使谈话的内容远离工作。 |
| steer sb to victory (=help someone win) The single goal was enough to steer the club to victory. 帮助某人取得成功 |
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| to try to avoid someone or something |
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| Tourists are advised to steer clear of the area until further notice. 旅游者得到建议在未有进一步的通知前要避免进入该地区。 |
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| 1 | to behave in a particular way , especially when this involves making choices 遵循 | They tried to steer a middle course between overconfidence and undue pessimism. 他们试图在自负与过分悲观之间选择一条中间路线。 | |
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| 2 | to travel towards a place 朝着…前进 | The fishermen were steering a direct course for Koepang. 渔民们直接朝着科邦的方向驶去。 | |
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