This is the 7147th most frequent Chinese word.
稳住
"稳住" means "to stabilize" or "to hold steady."
In this sentence, "稳住" is used to indicate the act of maintaining control or stability in a challenging or dangerous situation.
我们需要临危不乱，稳住局势。
We need to stay calm in the face of danger and stabilize the situation.
Here, "稳住" connotes the action of securing or solidifying a position, particularly in the context of team sports defense.
对方球员试图攻击，但我们成功稳住了防守。
The opposing player attempted an attack, but we successfully stabilized the defense.
In this context, "稳住" refers to the process of calming or stabilizing one's emotions.