keel
n. (船的)龙骨
vt.& vi. 翻身,倾覆
The keel of a boat is the long, specially shaped piece of wood or steel along the bottom of it.
If you say that someone or something is on an even keel, you mean that they are working or progressing smoothly and steadily, without any sudden changes.
Jason had helped him out with a series of loans, until he could get back on an even keel.
贾森接连借了几笔钱给他,在他重新走上正轨之前帮他渡过了难关。
1. the median ridge on the breastbone of birds that fly
2. one of the main longitudinal beams (or plates) of the hull of a vessel; can extend vertically into the water to provide lateral stability
1. walk as if unable to control one's movements;
keel over
倾覆或倒下,状如晕倒
Why, he'd keel over just with two draws.
嘿, 让他抽上一两口他就会一头昏倒.
The part of a ship at which the prow joins the keel.
'前'.''踵艏''. '柱'.''脚船的一部分,船首与船骨相接于此.
The workers are laying down a keel.
工人们正安龙骨.
Things are now on more of a even keel weightwise.
从重量分布来说,行车更趋平稳.
Inspection distance between draught marks and keel plate after marking out.
划线后检查吃水标尺至平板龙骨之间的距离.