treads; trod /ˈtrɑːd/ also treaded; trodden /ˈtrɑːdn̩/ or trod; treading treads; trod /ˈtrɑːd/ also treaded; trodden /ˈtrɑːdn̩/ or trod; treading Learner's definition of TREAD
1
[no object] : to walk走;步行 —
often used figuratively常用作比喻 -
He has gone where others fear to tread. [=he has done things that other people are afraid to do]他已经进入了别人不敢涉足的领域。
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If you're thinking about asking for a raise, I advise you to tread lightly. [=to proceed carefully]如果你想要求加薪,我建议你小心行事。
2
[+ object] : to walk on or along (something)走在…上;沿着…走 —
often used figuratively常用作比喻 3
[+ object] : to form (a path) by walking踩出,踏出(小径) 4
[+ object] : to crush or press (something) with your feet踩烂;踩碎
tread on someone's toes
— see 1toe
tread the boards
old-fashioned
: to perform on a stage as an actor登台演出
tread water
1
: to float upright in deep water by moving your legs and usually your arms forward and backward踩水
2
: to stay in a situation without making any progress徘徊不前 2 tread /ˈtrɛd/ noun
plural treads
plural treads
Learner's definition of TREAD
[count]
1
a : the part of a tire that touches the ground : the pattern of raised lines on the surface of a tire(轮胎的)胎面,外胎花纹 b : a mark made by a tire when it rolls over the ground轮胎印 — see also retread 2
: the part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground : the pattern of raised lines on the bottom of a shoe or boot鞋底;鞋底花纹 3
: the part of a stair that you step on(台阶的)踏面
4
: the way that someone walks or the sound made by walking步法;步态;脚步声