steel

1. N-MASS Steel is a very strong metal which is made mainly from iron. Steel is used for making many things, for example bridges, buildings, vehicles, and cutlery. 钢

...steel pipes. …钢管。

...the iron and steel industry. …钢铁工业。

2. →see also stainless steel

3. V-T If you steel yourself, you prepare to deal with something unpleasant. 使准备应对 (不愉快之事)

Those involved are steeling themselves for the coming battle. 那些参与者正准备应对即将到来的战斗。