steerage /'stiondj ; ， stirid3/ n [U, C] (sing only, or attrib) (僅用單數(shù)形，或作形容用法) 1 act or effect of steering. 駕駛; 操舵。. 2 that part of a ship nearest the rudder; this section formerly used for providing for passengers travelling at the lowest fares. 船靠近舵的部分; 統(tǒng)艙 (票價最低的客精) 。 '■way n forward progress needed by a vessel to enable her to be controlled by the helm. 舵效速率 (使舵發(fā)生功效的最低速度) 。