statically
statically — adverb
1. without moving from one position, or while something is kept steady in place
without moving from one position, or while something is kept steady in place
The climber hung statically on the rope while Faisal checked the anchor.
statically + hang without movement
During the pose, Mira balanced statically on one foot without wobbling.
statically + balance in a held position
The crane held the beam statically above the stage for several minutes.
Christopher held the tray statically level as the nurse opened the door.
- motionlessly
focuses more directly on complete lack of movement.
- still
much more common and less technical in ordinary speech.
- steadily
can overlap when something is held firm, but it does not always imply no movement at all.
- dynamically
for movement or active change rather than a held position.
- restlessly
suggests repeated movement instead of staying still.
文法句型
hang statically
balance statically
hold something statically
用法筆記
Most often used when a person, object, or load is being held in one place rather than moving through space. It is more common in technical, physical, or descriptive contexts than in everyday conversation.
常見錯誤
2. in a fixed way that is not adjusted or updated as conditions change
in a fixed way that is not adjusted or updated as conditions change
The contract kept rent statically fixed for five years despite rising repair costs.
set something statically = keep it unchanged
The website stored its menu statically, so each redesign needed a new build.
statically + stored in a fixed form
Sofie described the village statically, as if nobody there ever changed.
The report compared schools statically instead of updating the figures each term.
- rigidly
adds the idea that the fixed approach is too stiff or inflexible.
- unchangingly
emphasizes lack of change, but is less tied to systems or formal descriptions.
- permanently
focuses on duration rather than on treating something in a fixed way.
- dynamically
for adjusting in response to new data, movement, or changing conditions.
- flexibly
for handling things in a way that can change when needed.
文法句型
set something statically
store something statically
describe something statically
用法筆記
Use this sense for systems, descriptions, or arrangements that stay fixed instead of responding to new conditions. Unlike sense 1, the focus is not physical stillness but a rule, picture, or plan remaining unchanged.
常見錯誤
3. with static electricity, or in a way caused by an electric charge on a surface
with static electricity, or in a way caused by an electric charge on a surface
Yael's scarf crackled statically when she pulled it over her dry hair.
statically + crackle from surface charge
After the dryer cycle, the shirts clung statically inside the metal drum.
statically + cling because of static charge
Mert rubbed the balloon on his sleeve, and it stuck statically to the wall.
The plastic wrap snapped statically across the bowl in the cold kitchen.
- electrostatically
more technical and scientific than the everyday wording of this sense.
- electrically
broader, because it can refer to any electrical cause, not only static charge.
- neutrally
for surfaces with no charge build-up causing the effect.
文法句型
crackle statically
cling statically
stick statically
用法筆記
This sense is used for the small electric charge that builds up on surfaces, especially in dry air or after rubbing materials together. It often appears with clothing, plastic, balloons, and hair.