plural steps
plural steps
Learner's definition of STEP
1 [count]
a : a movement made by lifting your foot and putting it down in a different place脚步;迈步 -
counting our steps数我们的脚步
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She took one step forward/backward.她向前走/往后退了一步。
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The baby took her first steps today.那个婴儿今天迈出了第一步。
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He had to retrace his steps [=go back along the way he had come] to find his keys.他不得不沿路走回去找他的钥匙。
b : the sound of a foot making a step : footstep脚步声 c : the distance covered in one step一步的距离 also : a short distance短距离 d : a mark left by a foot or shoe : footprint脚印 3
[count] : one of a series of actions that are done to achieve something步骤;措施 -
a major/important step towards independence迈向独立的重要一步
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We are taking steps to correct the situation.我们正在采取措施以扭转局面。
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The court's decision is a step backward/forward for the reform movement. [=it is something that will hurt/help the reform movement]法庭的那项裁决是改革运动的倒退/前进。
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Exercise won't solve all your health problems, but it's a step in the right direction. [=it will improve your health]锻炼不可能解决你所有的健康问题,但总会有所帮助。
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They're taking baby steps. [=they're doing minor things that produce only a small amount of progress toward achieving something]他们进展缓慢。
4
[count] : a stage in a process阶段 -
We're in the first/intermediate/last steps of the negotiations.我们的谈判正处于开始/中间/最后阶段。
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She's one step nearer/closer to graduation.她向毕业又迈进了一步。
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I want to take it a step further. [=I want to move to the next stage in the process]我想再推进一步。
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He was criticized at every step. = He was criticized every step of the way.他每走一步都受人非议。
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We'll guide you through the process step by step.我们会一步一步地引导你走完整个过程。
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Let's take this one step at a time.咱们一步一步来吧。
5
[count] : a level or rank in a scale水平;级别 -
a step above/below average平均水平之上/下
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a step beyond what was expected出乎意料的水平
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The new job is a step up/down for her. [=the new job is more/less important, challenging, etc., than the job she had before]新的工作对她来说是向前迈进/向后倒退。
6
[count] : the flat piece of wood, stone, etc., that forms one of the levels of a staircase(楼梯)阶梯,台阶 — see picture at house; see also doorstep 7
[count] : a movement or pattern of movements made by someone who is dancing舞步 -
a ballet step芭蕾舞步
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dance steps舞步
8
US, music : the distance from one tone of a musical scale to the next(音)级,度 [count]
[noncount]
— see also half step, whole step 9
[count] : a piece of exercise equipment consisting of a small platform that you use by stepping on and off it健身踏板 — see also step aerobics
a/one step ahead of
1
: better prepared than (someone or something)领先一步;提前一步 2
: able to avoid being caught or found by (someone or something)躲过;不被抓住(或发现)
break step
: to stop walking or marching with the same rhythm as another person or group of people乱了步伐
fall into step
: to begin walking or marching with the same rhythm as another person or group of people跟上步伐
in step
1
: with the same rhythm as someone or something(和…)步伐一致 —
usually + with 2
: matching or agreeing with someone or something和…意见相同;与…一致;与…相符合 -
She's in step with people her age. [=she has the same ideas, problems, etc., as other people her age]她和同龄人想法一致。
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The practice is not in step with modern morality.这种做法有悖于现代道德准则。
mind/watch your step
1
: to walk carefully(走路)小心 2
: to speak or behave carefully(言行)小心,谨慎
out of step
1
: not moving with the same rhythm as someone or something和…步调不一致 2
: not matching or agreeing with someone or something和…看法不一致;与…相左;与…不符 —
often + with — steplike
/ˈstɛpˌlaɪk/ adjective — stepped
/ˈstɛpt/ adjective 2 step /ˈstɛp/ verb
steps; stepped; stepping
steps; stepped; stepping
Learner's definition of STEP
always followed by an adverb or preposition [no object]
1
: to move in a specified direction by lifting your foot and putting it down in a different place迈步;跨步;行走 -
The sailor stepped ashore.那个水手跨步上岸。
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She stepped onto/off the bus.她走上/走下公共汽车。
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They stepped aside/forward/backward to let her pass.他们站到一边/往前一步/后退一步,让她过去。
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Please step away from the door.请从门前让开。
: to move somewhere by walking走向(某地) 2
: to put your foot down踩;踏 —
usually + in or on
step aside/down
[phrasal verb]
: to leave a job or official position辞职;让位;退位
step back
[phrasal verb]
: to stop doing something or being actively involved in something for a time so that you can think about it and make decisions in a calm and reasonable way跳出圈子(以便冷静客观地看待问题)
step forward
[phrasal verb]
: to give or offer help, information, etc.(主动)站出来(提供帮助、信息等)
step in
[phrasal verb]
: to become involved in an activity, discussion, etc., in order to prevent trouble or provide help介入,出面(以避免麻烦或提供帮助)
step into
[phrasal verb] step into (something)
: to take a particular role or do a particular task出任;着手做 -
She stepped into the role/position of director.她出任导演。
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She's retiring, and it won't be easy to find someone who can step into her shoes. [=fill her shoes; who can do her job]她就要退休了,但是很难找到能顶替她的人。
step on it
informal or US step on the gas
step on someone's toes
— see 1toe
step out
[phrasal verb] US
: to briefly leave a place短暂离开
step out of line
informal
: to disobey rules or behave badly犯规;举止不当
step right up
chiefly US
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used to invite people to gather around to see a show or to buy things快来(用于招呼人观看演出或买东西)
step up
[phrasal verb] 1
: to increase in amount or speed增加;提速 2
a : to say openly or publicly that you are the person who should get something or who can do something : to come forward走上前(宣告某事);站出来(承担某事) b : to do better : to succeed in providing what is needed by making a greater effort, improving your performance, etc.努力做好;努力做成 3 step (something) up or step up (something)
a : to increase the amount or speed of (something)增加;加快 b : to improve (something)改进;改善 — see also step-up
step up to the plate
— see 1plate — stepper
/ˈstɛpɚ/ noun, plural steppers [count]