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steps

UK //steps//US //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。)

同义词:footsteps, stairs, measures, actions, procedures

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。)

同义词:walk, move, tread, stride, pace

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。)