
steps
词源
源自古英语 'stæpe' 或 'stepe',与德语 'Stapfe'(脚印)同源,最初指脚的动作或足迹。
noun
❶ 指一系列连续的步伐或动作,通常用于描述走路或移动的方式,也可指具体的台阶或梯级。
“She took small steps towards the door.”
(她小步走向门口。)
“The baby's first steps were wobbly.”
(宝宝的第一步走得摇摇晃晃。)
❶ 指一系列的行动或措施,用于达成某个目标或解决问题。
“The government took steps to reduce pollution.”
(政府采取措施减少污染。)
“We need to follow the necessary steps to complete the project.”
(我们需要按照必要的步骤完成项目。)
verb
❶ 指迈步或行走的动作,通常用于描述具体的移动方式。
“He stepped carefully over the puddle.”
(他小心地跨过水坑。)
“She stepped back in surprise.”
(她惊讶地后退了一步。)
常见短语
take steps — 指采取行动或措施,通常用于解决问题或达成目标。
“We must take steps to improve the situation.”
(我们必须采取措施改善情况。)
step by step — 指逐步地、按顺序进行,强调过程的渐进性。
“Follow the instructions step by step.”
(按照说明一步一步来。)
in step — 指与他人或事物保持一致或同步,常用于描述协调的行动。
“The team worked in step to complete the task.”
(团队协调一致完成了任务。)