mid-14c., "firmness of resolve, mental equilibrium" (of persons), from Old French stablete, establete "firmness, solidity, stability; durability, constancy" (Modern French stabilité), from Latin stabilitatem (nominative stabilitas) "a standing fast, firmness," figuratively "security, steadfastness," from stabilis "steadfast, firm" (see stable (adj.)). In physical sense, "state of being difficult to overthrow, power of remaining upright," it is recorded from early 15c. Meaning "continuance in the same state" is from 1540s.
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1. NATO had charted a new course for stability and cooperation in Europe.
北约制订了保持欧洲稳定与合作的新计划。
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2. Jets of compressed air gave the aircraft lateral and directional stability.
压缩空气的喷吐使飞机的左右和前后都能保持稳定。
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3. My father wanted me to become a professional and have more stability.
我父亲想让我成为职业人士，这样能更稳定一些。
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4. It was a time of political stability and progress.
这是一段政治稳定和进步的时期。
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5. The dispute could destroy Australia's hard-won reputation for industrial stability.
