steering

/ˈstɪərɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · [stˈɪrɪŋ] /ˈstɪrɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · [stˈɪrɪŋ] /ˈstir How to pronounce steer (audio)/ (ame, mw)

steering — noun

1. the system or action used to control the direction of a car, boat, or aircraft

1.名詞B1
釋義

the system or action used to control the direction of a car, boat, or aircraft

例句

Mateo noticed the steering felt heavy when he turned into the car park.

the steering feels heavy

A leak in the power steering made the van hard to turn.

power steering

同義詞
  • handling

    broader term for how a vehicle feels to drive; it covers braking and balance as well as turning

  • directional control

    more technical phrase used when talking about how a vehicle keeps or changes direction

文法句型

the steering on + vehicle

power steering

steering problem

用法筆記

Usually refers to the whole system or the vehicle's turning response, not the round part you hold. Use 'steering wheel' for the wheel itself, and common combinations include 'power steering' and 'steering system'.

常見錯誤

❌She grabbed the steering when the car skidded.
✅She grabbed the steering wheel when the car skidded.
💡'steering' usually means the control system or turning response, not the wheel itself.

2. helpful advice or direction about what should happen next, especially in work or

2.名詞B2
釋義

helpful advice or direction about what should happen next, especially in work or planning

例句

Our tutor gave us clear steering on the final project outline.

give steering on + topic

The board offered little steering while the company planned its move into Korea.

同義詞
  • guidance

    the closest everyday word; broader and more common than 'steering'

  • direction

    can mean both guidance and a chosen course; slightly less personal than 'steering'

  • advice

    usually a specific suggestion from one person rather than overall direction for a group or plan

文法句型

give steering on + topic

ask for steering from + person/group

firm steering

用法筆記

This sense appears mostly in formal talk about projects, organisations, or plans. Unlike sense 1, it is metaphorical and refers to guidance about decisions rather than physical control of movement.