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.
双语例句
1. Although her illness is serious, her condition is beginning to stabilize.
虽然她病得很重，但病情正开始趋于稳定。
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2. Officials hope the move will stabilize exchange rates.
官员们希望此举能使汇率稳定下来。
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3. They are eager to stabilize currencies.
他们急于稳定货币.
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4. His blood pressure tended to stabilize.
他的血压趋向稳定.
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5. People with epilepsy and similar diseases can take pills to stabilize their condition.
