mid-14c., "firmness of resolve, mental equilibrium" (of persons), from Old French stablete, establete "firmness, solidity, stability; durability, constancy" (Modern French stabilité), from Latin stabilitatem (nominative stabilitas) "a standing fast, firmness," figuratively "security, steadfastness," from stabilis "steadfast, firm" (see stable (adj.)). In physical sense, "state of being difficult to overthrow, power of remaining upright," it is recorded from early 15c. Meaning "continuance in the same state" is from 1540s.
雙語例句
1. NATO had charted a new course for stability and cooperation in Europe.
北約制訂了保持歐洲穩定與合作的新計劃。
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2. Jets of compressed air gave the aircraft lateral and directional stability.
壓縮空氣的噴吐使飛機的左右和前后都能保持穩定。
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3. My father wanted me to become a professional and have more stability.
我父親想讓我成為職業人士，這樣能更穩定一些。
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4. It was a time of political stability and progress.
這是一段政治穩定和進步的時期。
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5. The dispute could destroy Australia's hard-won reputation for industrial stability.