1861, originally of ships; probably a back-formation from stability, or else from French stabiliser. Related: Stabilized; stabilizing. Earlier verbs in the same sense were stabilitate (1640s) and simple stable (v.) "make steady or firm, make stable" (c. 1300), from Old French establir.
雙語例句
1. Although her illness is serious, her condition is beginning to stabilize.
雖然她病得很重，但病情正開始趨于穩(wěn)定。
來自柯林斯例句
2. Officials hope the move will stabilize exchange rates.
官員們希望此舉能使匯率穩(wěn)定下來。
來自柯林斯例句
3. They are eager to stabilize currencies.
他們急于穩(wěn)定貨幣.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
4. His blood pressure tended to stabilize.
他的血壓趨向穩(wěn)定.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
5. People with epilepsy and similar diseases can take pills to stabilize their condition.