🔍 牛津詞典
🔍 朗文詞典 🎯
🔍 劍橋詞典
🔍 柯林斯詞典
🔍 麥美倫詞典
🔍 韋氏詞典

檢索以下詞典:
(Mr. Ng 不推薦使用 Google 翻譯!)
最近搜尋:
BNC: 720 COCA: 587

step

Word family
Related topics: Buildings, Dance, Other sports, Music
step1 /step/ ●●● S2 W1 noun   steppe
1 movement 移动 [countableC]WALK the movement you make when you put one foot in front of or behind the other when walking 脚步,步
 a video of baby’s first steps
一盒婴儿学步的录像带
 He took one step and fell.
他走了一步就跌倒了。
step back/forwards/towards etc
 Tom took a step back and held the door open.
汤姆后退一步,把门撑开着。
 I had to retrace my steps (=go back the way I came) several times before I found the shop.
我来回走了几次才找到那家商店。
2 action 动作,行动 [countableC]DO something/TAKE ACTIONPROGRESS one of a series of things that you do in order to deal with a problem or to succeed 〔一系列行动中的〕步骤;措施
step in (doing) something
 This is the first step in reforming the welfare system.
这是福利制度改革的第一步。
step to do something
 The president took immediate steps to stop the fighting.
总统立即采取措施阻止战斗。
step towards
 an important step towards peace
通往和平的重要一步
3 in a process 在过程中 [countableC]PROGRESS a stage in a process, or a position on a scale 阶段;进程;等级,级别
 Each book goes up one step in difficulty.
每本书的难度都加深一级。
 Record your result, and go on to step 3.
把你的成绩记录下来,再接着进入步骤三。
step in
 the next step in the process
流程的下一步
 Drug companies influence the scientific process every step of the way (=during every stage).
制药公司影响着科研过程的每一步。
 Describe step by step (=describing each stage) how you went about achieving your goal.
请你一步步来描述你是如何实现目标的。
 Moving to Cottage Grove represented a definite step up (=something that is better than you had before) for my parents.
搬到卡蒂奇格罗夫对我父母来说绝对意味着一个改善。
 He saw the job as a step down (=something that is worse than he had before).
他认为那份工作降了一个档次。
4 staircase.jpg stair 楼梯 [countableC]TBB a flat narrow piece of wood or stone, especially one in a series, that you put your foot on when you are going up or down, especially outside a building 梯级,台阶
 Jenny sat on the step in front of the house, waiting.
珍妮坐在房前的台阶上等着。
 He climbed the wooden steps and rang the bell.
他爬上木楼梯,按响门铃。
 a flight of (=set of) broad stone steps
一段宽宽的石阶
doorstep1(1)4  See picture of 见图 STAIRCASE5 see picture at 见图 staircase
5 distance 距离 [countableC]NEAR the short distance you move when you take a step while walking 一步(的距离) SYN pace
 Roy was standing only a few steps away.
罗伊站在只有几步之遥的地方。
6 sound 声音 [countableC]SOUND the sound you make when you put your foot down while walking 脚步声 SYN footstep
 I heard a step in the corridor.
我听到走廊里有脚步声。
7 dancing 舞蹈 [countableC]APDDANCE a movement of your feet in dancing 舞步
 the steps for the Charleston
查尔斯顿舞的舞步
8 in step 
Examples from the Corpus
9 out of step 
Examples from the Corpus
10 watch your step  (also mind your step British English)
Examples from the Corpus
11 fall into step (with somebody) 
Examples from the Corpus
12 be/keep/stay one step ahead (of somebody) PREPARE
Examples from the Corpus
13 way SB walks 某人走路的方式 [countableC usually singular]WALK the way someone walks, which often tells you how they are feeling 步态;走路的姿势
14. steps [plural] British EnglishBrED a stepladder 活(动)梯, 折梯
15 exercise 锻炼 [uncountableU]DSO a type of exercise you do by walking onto and off a flat piece of equipment around 15–30 centimetres high 踏板操
16. music 音乐 [countableC] American EnglishAmEAPM the difference in pitch between two musical notes that are separated by one key on the piano 〔音乐中的〕音级,度 SYN British English tone
COLLOCATIONSMeaning 2: one of a series of things that you do in order to deal with a problem or to succeed 〔一系列行动中的〕步骤;措施
verbs
take a step 采取措施
The authority will take steps to reunite the child and his family.
当局将会采取措施让孩子与家人团聚。
adjectives
an important/major/big step 一个重要/重大/很大的一步
The move is seen as a major step forward for UK firms.
这一举动对英国公司来说被认为是向前迈进了一大步。
the first step 第一步
The first step in resolving conflict is to understand what the other person wants.
解决争端的第一步是要搞清对方想要什么。
the next step 下一步
He met in Washington with his campaign advisers to plan his next step.
他在华盛顿会见竞选顾问,计划下一步行动。
a small step 一小步
This is a small step in the right direction.
这是朝着正确方向迈出的一小步。
a positive step (=an action that will have a good effect) 积极的一步
This is a positive step which gives cause for some optimism.
这是积极的一步,引发了某种乐观情绪。
an unusual/unprecedented step (=something that is not usually done/has never been done before) 不寻常/前所未有的一步
Police last night took the unusual step of releasing photographs of him.
警方昨晚采取了不寻常的行动,公开了他的照片。
na drastic step
The government is wary of taking any drastic steps that would scare off foreign investment.
na bold step
We welcome the bold step taken by President Bush.
na tentative step (=a small action, which is not done in a very determined way)
The Institute has taken a tentative step towards opening up its meetings to the public.
na logical step
She felt she had an aptitude for medicine. Her next logical step would be to begin studying when the summer was over.
immediate steps 立即行动
We believe immediate steps could be taken to generate jobs.
我们相信可以立即采取行动创造就业机会。
reasonable steps 合理的步骤
nThey must take reasonable steps to ensure that this information is available to those who might benefit.
necessary steps 必要的步骤
nWe must be sure that we are taking the necessary steps to prevent the problem from getting a foothold here.
phrases
a step forward (=an action that makes things better) 向前迈进的一步
The declaration which we have just signed is a big step forward for both of our nations.
我们刚刚签署的公告对于我们两国来说都是向前迈进的重大一步。
a step backwards/a backward step (=an action that makes things worse) 倒退的一步
A rationing system would be a major step backwards.
实行配给制将是一个重大倒退。
a step in the right direction (=an action that helps to improve things) 朝正确方向迈出的一步
Environmentalists said the law was a step in the right direction.
环境保护主义者称该项法律是朝正确方向迈出的一步。
Examples from the Corpus
step2 ●●● S3 W3 verb (stepped, stepping) [intransitiveI always + adverbadv/prepositionprep]  
1 WALKto raise one foot and put it down in front of or behind the other one in order to walk or move 跨步,迈步
2 STANDto bring your foot down on something 踏,踩 SYN British English tread
3 step on somebody’s toes to offend or upset someone, especially by trying to do their work 〔尤因插手他人工作〕激怒[冒犯]某人
Examples from the Corpus
4. step out of line BEHAVE#to behave badly by breaking rules or disobeying orders 行为出轨;违反规矩[命令]
Examples from the Corpus
5. step on it  (also step on the gas American EnglishAmE) spokenFAST/QUICK to drive faster 加速,加快;踩油门
Examples from the Corpus
step into the breach at breach1(7)PHRASAL VERBS
Examples from the Corpus
step- /step/ prefix  
1FAMILYused to show that someone is related to you not by birth but because a parent has married again 继的,后的〔无血缘关系,但因父母一方再婚而构成亲缘关系的〕
 her stepdad
她的继父
 the problems of stepfamilies
继亲家庭的种种问题
Examples from the Corpus
From Longman Business Dictionary
stepstep1 /step/ noun [countableC]
1one of a series of things that you do to deal with a problem or to succeed
The changes are only the first step in a long-term plan.
Japan took steps to boost confidence in its tumbling stock market.
step towards
Sweeping reforms were announced in a step towards a free-market economy.
2a stage in a process or a position on a scale
step on
Every year you go up one step on the salary scale.
I’ve taken the first step on the managerial ladder.
Nina’s promotion is quite a step up for one so young.
3be out of step if people, organizations etc are out of step, their ideas, actions etc are different from other people’s, especially because they are old-fashioned
be out of step with
The fast food chain has been out of step with consumers’ changing eating patterns in recent years.
4be one step ahead (of somebody) to be better prepared or know more about something
In business, you need to be one step ahead of your competitors.
stepstep2 verb (stepped, stepping)
Origin step-
Old English steop-
step1
Old English stæpe

See also: ldoce4422jpg

BNC: 720 COCA: 587
step

noun¹

1in walking, running, etc.步行;跑步ADJECTIVE | VERB + STEP | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVElarge, small大步;小步heavy, light沉重的/輕輕的腳步quick, slow快步;慢步hesitant遲疑的腳步involuntary不由自主的腳步I gasped and took an involuntary step back.我倒吸一口冷氣,不由自主地後退了一步。careful謹慎的腳步shaky, unsteady搖搖晃晃的/踉蹌的腳步VERB + STEPgo, take邁步;跨步He'd only gone a few steps when he realized he'd left his keys behind.他剛走了幾步,就意識到自己把鑰匙落下了。retrace原路折回You might find your ticket if you retrace your steps back to the car.如果你原路折回到車子那兒,就有可能找到你的票。PREPOSITIONstep (away) from離⋯一步之遙She was only a step away from the cliff edge.她離懸崖邊只有一步之遙。step towards/toward朝⋯的一步He took a hesitant step towards / toward her.他猶豫着向她走近了一步。PHRASESa spring in your step腳步輕快I had a spring in my step when I walked into that office for the last time.我最後一次走進那間辦公室時,步子邁得特別輕快。a step ahead, a step behind (both often figurative) 領先/落後一步He lagged a few steps behind.他落後了幾步。She's always one step ahead of the competition.她總是在競爭中領先一步。a step back, a step backwards/backward退後/向後一步a step forward向前一步a step sideways向旁邊一步a step closer更進一步We've moved a step closer to independence.我們又朝獨立邁進了一步。with each step, with every step每走一步He grew fainter with every step.他每走一步,虛弱無力就會更甚一分。
step

noun²

2in dancing舞步ADJECTIVE | VERB + STEP | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVEdance舞步jive, tango, etc.搖擺舞、探戈等舞步VERB + STEPexecute, perform跳舞步;表演舞步He executed some dance steps for the judges.他為評委們跳了幾個舞步。learn學習舞步keep in保持舞步She had trouble keeping in step with the others.她跟不上其他人的舞步。PREPOSITIONin step, out of step (with)跟上/跟不上舞步He was out of step with the music.他跟不上音樂的節奏。
step

noun³

3action taken in order to achieve sth為達目的採取的行動ADJECTIVE | ... OF STEPS | VERB + STEP | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVEbig, considerable, giant, huge, massive (especially BrE) 一大步;相當大的進步;重大進展small一小步critical, crucial, decisive, essential, great, historic, important, key, major, significant, vital不可或缺的/至關重要的/決定性的/根本性的/重大的/歷史性的/重要的/關鍵的/首要的/意義重大的/必不可少的一步first, initial, preliminary第一步;最初的步驟;初步措施final, last最終/最後步驟additional, extra, further, next追加的步驟;進一步的措施;下一步What's the next step?下一步做什麼?logical, necessary, reasonable符合邏輯的/必要的/合理的步驟We shall take all necessary steps to prevent public disorder.我們將採取一切必要的措施防止公共秩序出現混亂。active積極的措施forward, positive前進的/建設性的一步backward, retrograde (especially BrE) 後退的/倒退的一步The new law is seen by many as a backward step.很多人認為這項新法律是一種倒退。bold, brave大膽的/勇敢的一步dramatic, drastic, extraordinary, rare, unprecedented, unusual不同凡響的/嚴厲的/不一般的/罕見的/空前的/不尋常的措施irreversible, irrevocable不可逆轉的/不可撤銷的一步It suddenly struck her that having a baby was an irrevocable step.她突然意識到生孩子是不可逆轉的一步。careful, precautionary謹慎的/預防措施faltering, tentative遲疑的/試探性的一步They have taken their first tentative steps towards / toward democracy.他們已經向民主邁出了試探性的第一步。practical可行的措施welcome受歡迎的措施immediate, urgent即時/緊急措施I shall take immediate steps to have this matter put right.我會立刻採取措施糾正此事。false錯誤的一步One false step could mean disaster.一步走錯就可能釀成災難。... OF STEPSnumber, series一系列措施VERB + STEPgo, make, take走出一步;採取措施;實施步驟follow遵循步驟If you follow all the steps, nothing will go wrong.如果你遵循所有的步驟,就不會出什麼差錯。PREPOSITIONstep in⋯的步驟The move was a first step in establishing a union.這一行動是建立聯盟的第一步。step towards/toward朝⋯的一步The talks mark a step towards / toward peace.會談標誌着向和平邁出了一步。PHRASESa step closer (to sth)(向⋯)邁進的一步Greece moved a step closer to the final with last night's win.昨晚贏了這一場,希臘隊離決賽又近了一步。a short step from sth to sth⋯距⋯僅一步之遙It's only a short step from disorder to complete chaos.騷亂距全面動亂只有一步之遙。a step back, a step backwards/backward退後的/倒退的一步This can only be seen as a step backward.這只能被視為一種倒退。a step forward向前的一步;進展The offer constitutes a considerable step forward.這項提議是一個重大進展。We seemed to be taking three steps forward and one step back.我們似乎進三步就要退一步。step by step逐步地a step-by-step guide to setting up an aquarium養魚缸的安裝步驟說明a step further更進一步If he goes one step further with this crazy idea, I'll resign.要是他把這個瘋狂的想法再推進一步,我就辭職。a step in the right direction朝正確方向邁出的一步The new speed limit does not solve the problem, but it is a step in the right direction.新的限速規定雖然解決不了問題,但畢竟朝正確的方向邁出了一步。a step on the road to sth, a step on the way to sth往⋯路上的一步
step

noun⁴

4on stairs, a ladder, etc.梯級ADJECTIVE | VERB + STEP | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVEbottom, top最下面/最上面一級台階door (usually doorstep) 門階VERB + STEPmind (especially BrE) 小心台階Mind the step!小心台階!PREPOSITIONon a/the step在台階上She paused on the top step.她在最上一級台階上停了下來。PHRASESa step down, a step up向下/向上一個台階There are three steps down to the kitchen.去廚房要下 3 個台階。
step

noun⁵

5steps set of steps一組台階或梯級ADJECTIVE | ... OF STEPS | VERB + STEPS | STEPS + VERB | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVEfront前樓梯back後樓梯porch (especially NAmE) 門廊樓梯concrete, marble, wooden, etc.混凝土、大理石、木製等樓梯... OF STEPSflight一段台階/樓梯You have to go up four flights of steps to get up to the roof.得往上走 4 段樓梯才能到屋頂。VERB + STEPSgo up, run up, walk up走上/跑上/爬上樓梯She went up the steps to the side entrance.她爬上一段樓梯,來到側門。ascend, climb, mount走上/爬上/登上樓梯descend下樓梯go down, run down, walk down走下樓梯;跑下樓梯sit on坐在台階上STEPS + VERBlead to sth樓梯通向⋯The front steps lead to an enormous terrace.前樓梯通向一片寬闊的露台。PREPOSITIONstep to通往⋯的樓梯the steps to the roof通向屋頂的樓梯step down to, step up to向下/向上通往⋯的台階the steps down to the pool向下通往游泳池的台階PHRASESthe bottom of the steps, the foot of the steps, the top of the steps樓梯底部;台階頂部
step

verb

ADVERB | PREPOSITION ADVERBbriskly, quickly輕快地走;快步地走hastily, smartly (especially BrE) 步履匆匆地走;步伐敏捷地走He stepped back hastily from the edge.他急忙從邊上退了回來。slowly慢慢地走quietly, silently悄悄地走;默不作聲地走delicately, lightly靈巧地/輕盈地邁步carefully, cautiously, gingerly謹慎地/小心地/輕手輕腳地邁步He stepped gingerly over the cat.他小心翼翼地邁過了那隻貓。boldly大膽邁步aside, away, back, backwards/backward, close, down, forth, forward, inside, out, outside, up邁步讓開/走開/回來/後退/走近/走下/向前/往前/走進/走出/到外面/向上Would you like to step inside for a few minutes?請你進來一會兒好嗎?PREPOSITIONacross, from, in, in front of, into, on, onto, out of, over, towards/toward邁步走過;從⋯邁步;邁步走進⋯;走到⋯前;踩進⋯;踩上⋯;踩到⋯上面;邁步走出⋯;邁步越過⋯;邁步走向⋯Don't step in the puddle.別踩到水坑裏。
BNC: 720 COCA: 587
step verb
walk1
step noun
step (take a step forward) action (a first step towards a united Europe) stage1 (explain sth step by step) walk (quicken your step) take steps act verb
step

noun

step ♦︎ footstep ♦︎ pace ♦︎ strideThese are all words for the act of lifting your foot and putting it down again in order to walk or move somewhere. 这些词均表示迈步、步伐。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配to take a (few) step(s) / pace(s) / stride(s) back / forward / to / towards (sth)to take a step / pace backwardsquick steps / footsteps / strideslight / heavy steps / footstepsto take a step / paceto hear (sb's) steps / footsteps step [countable] the movement you make when you lift your foot and put it down in order to walk or move somewhere; the distance that you cover when you do this 迈步;一步(的距离)the baby's first steps婴儿学步He took a step towards the door.他朝门口迈了一步。I could hear his steps coming closer.我听到他的脚步声近了。He turned and retraced his steps (= went back the way he had walked).他转过身顺原路往回走。 (BrE) The hotel is only a short step (= a short way to walk) from the beach.那旅馆离海滩只有几步路。 (NAmE) The hotel is only steps away from the beach.那旅馆离海滩只有几步路。 see also step walk noun , step walk verb 1 footstep ˈfʊtstep [countable, usually plural] the sound your foot makes when you take a step, either walking or running (走路或跑步的)脚步声I could hear her footsteps echoing in the hall.我听到她的脚步声在大厅里回荡。 pace [countable] one step that you take when walking or running; the distance that you cover when you do this (走或跑时)迈出的一步;一步(的距离);步幅She took two paces forward.她向前迈了两步。Jean followed a few paces behind.琼在后面几步远的地方跟着。 see also pace walk verb 1 stride [countable] one long step; the distance covered by one long step 大步;一大步(的距离)He crossed the room in two strides.他两大步跨到屋子另一头。She lengthened her stride to try and keep up with him.她加大步伐想要赶上他。 see also stride walk noun , stride walk verb 1
BNC: 720 COCA: 587
step
Ways of walking: gait, limp, pace...
Sounds made by people: babble, babel, footfall...
Dance movements and choreography: call, choreograph, choreographer...
General words for actions and activities: action, measure, doings...
Stairways, ladders and lifts: banister, banisters, bannister...
Physical exercise and exercises: aerobic, aerobics, aquarobics...
Instructions and annotations in music: adagio, allegro, andante...

👨🏻‍🏫 Mr. Ng 朗文詞典 📚 – longman.mister5️⃣.net
切換為繁體中文
Site Uptime