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step step ★★★★★/ste̱p/1[N-COUNT	可数名词](脚)步；步子 If you take a step, you lift your foot and put it down in a different place, for example when you are walking. I took a step towards him...我朝他迈了一步。She walked on a few steps...她继续走了几步。I followed her, five steps behind...我跟着她，保持 5 步的距离。He heard steps in the corridor.他听到走廊里有脚步声。2[VERB	动词]踩；踏；跨步；迈步 If you step on something or step in a particular direction, you put your foot on the thing or move your foot in that direction.   [V prep/adv]This was the moment when Neil Armstrong became the first man to step on the Moon...就在此刻，内尔·阿姆斯特朗成了首位登上月球的人。She accidentally stepped on his foot on a crowded commuter train...她在拥挤的通勤列车上不小心踩到了他的脚。I tried to step back, but he held my upper arms too tightly.我试图往后退，但他将我的上臂抓得太紧了。3[N-COUNT	可数名词]阶梯；台阶 Steps are a series of surfaces at increasing or decreasing heights, on which you put your feet in order to walk up or down to a different level. This little room was along a passage and down some steps...这个小房间在沿着走廊再下几级台阶的地方。A flight of stone steps leads to the terrace.一段石阶通向露台。4[N-COUNT	可数名词]See also:doorstep；(门前的)平台 A step is a raised flat surface in front of a door. A little girl was sitting on the step of the end house...一个小女孩正坐在最顶头那幢房子门前的平台上。Leave empty milk bottles on the step.将空奶瓶放在门阶上。5[N-COUNT	可数名词]步骤；措施 A step is one of a series of actions that you take in order to achieve something.   [oft N prep/adv]He greeted the agreement as the first step towards peace...他称该协定是通向和平的第一步。She is not content with her present lot and wishes to take steps to improve it...她对自己目前的生活并不满意，希望能采取措施改善它。The elections were a step in the right direction, but there is a lot more to be done.举行选举是迈出了正确的一步，但仍有很多事情要做。6[N-COUNT	可数名词]阶段；等级；进程 A step in a process is one of a series of stages. The next step is to put the theory into practice...下一步是要将理论付诸实践。Aristotle took the scientific approach a step further.亚里士多德将该科学方法向前推进了一步。7[N-COUNT	可数名词]舞步 The steps of a dance are the sequences of foot movements which make it up. 8[N-SING	单数名词]步态；步姿；步伐 Someone's step is the way they walk.   [poss N]He quickened his step...他加快了步伐。There was a real spring in her step.她的步子非常轻快。9[N-PLURAL	复数名词]同 stepladder Steps are the same as a stepladder .   [BRIT 英]10[PHRASE	短语]比…领先一步；避开 If you stay one step ahead of someone or something, you manage to achieve more than they do or avoid competition or danger from them.   [PHR after v]Successful travel is partly a matter of keeping one step ahead of the crowd...成功的旅行在某种程度上就是要比人群先走一步。Businessmen cluster together to get ideas, tips, personal contacts anything to get a step ahead of the computer.商人们聚集在一起寻求创意、建议、人际关系等，以便能比计算机领先一步。...nations only a few steps ahead of famine.即将面临饥荒的各国11[PHRASE	短语]步伐整齐/步伐不整齐；合拍/不合拍 If people who are walking or dancing are in step, they are moving their feet forward at exactly the same time as each other. If they are out of step, their feet are moving forward at different times.   [PHR after v]They were almost the same height and they moved perfectly in step...他们几乎一样高，而且走路时步调完全一致。They jogged in silence a while, faces lowered, out of step...他们低着头，一言不发地慢跑了一会儿，步伐也不一致。She slipped her hand into his and fell into step beside him.她轻轻地把手放进他的手心，和他并排而行。12[PHRASE	短语](想法、意见等)与…一致/与…不一致 If people are in step with each other, their ideas or opinions are the same. If they are out of step with each other, their ideas or opinions are different.   [usu PHR with n]Moscow is anxious to stay in step with Washington...俄罗斯政府迫切希望和美国政府保持一致。The British Government is once more out of step with world opinion.英国政府的观点再一次和世界舆论出现分歧。13[PHRASE	短语]快点；赶快 If you tell someone to step on it, you are telling them to go faster or hurry up.   [INFORMAL 非正式]We've only got thirty-five minutes so step on it.我们只有 35 分钟了，快点。14[PHRASE	短语]一步一步地；逐步地 If you do something step by step, you do it by progressing gradually from one stage to the next.   [PHR with v]I am not rushing things and I'm taking it step by step...我不会仓促行事，我会一步一步地来。Follow our simple step-by-step instructions.按照我们简单的说明，一步一步来。15[PHRASE	短语]谨慎地行事(或说话) If someone tells you to watch your step, they are warning you to be careful about how you behave or what you say so that you do not get into trouble. 相关词组：step aside step back step down step in step out step up  step1 nounstep2 verbstepstep1 /step/ ●●● S2 W1 noun  Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1step (4)movement [countable] the movement you make when you put one foot in front of or behind the other when walking:  a video of baby’s first steps He took one step and fell.step back/forwards/towards etc Tom took a step back and held the door open. I had to retrace my steps (=go back the way I came) several times before I found the shop.2action [countable] one of a series of things that you do in order to deal with a problem or to succeedstep in (doing) something This is the first step in reforming the welfare system.step to do something The president took immediate steps to stop the fighting.step towards an important step towards peace3in a process [countable] a stage in a process, or a position on a scale:  Each book goes up one step in difficulty. Record your result, and go on to step 3.step in the next step in the process Drug companies influence the scientific process every step of the way (=during every stage). Describe step by step (=describing each stage) how you went about achieving your goal. Moving to Cottage Grove represented a definite step up (=something that is better than you had before) for my parents. He saw the job as a step down (=something that is worse than he had before).4stair [countable] 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:  Jenny sat on the step in front of the house, waiting. He climbed the wooden steps and rang the bell. a flight of (=set of) broad stone  steps →doorstep1(1)5distance [countable] the short distance you move when you take a step while walking  SYN  pace:  Roy was standing only a few steps away.6sound [countable] the sound you make when you put your foot down while walking  SYN  footstep:  I heard a step in the corridor.7dancing [countable] a movement of your feet in dancing:  the steps for the Charleston8in step a)having ideas or actions that are like those of other peoplestep with He isn’t in step with ordinary voters. b)moving your feet so that your right foot goes forward at the same time as people you are walking with9out of step a)having ideas or actions that are different from those of other peoplestep with This type of training is out of step with changes in the industry. b)moving your feet in a different way from people you are walking with10watch your step (also mind your step British English) a)to be careful about what you say or how you behave:  You’d better watch your step – he’s the boss here. b)to be careful when you are walking:  Mind your step – the railing’s loose.11fall into step (with somebody) a)to start walking beside someone at the same speed as them:  Maggie fell into step beside her. b)to start thinking or doing the same as other people:  The administration has fallen into step with its European allies on this issue.12be/keep/stay one step ahead (of somebody) a)to be better prepared for something or know more about something than someone else:  A good teacher is always at least one step ahead of his students. b)to manage not to be caught by someone who is trying to find or catch you13way somebody walks [countable usually singular] the way someone walks, which often tells you how they are feeling:  Gianni’s usual bouncy step14steps [plural] British English a stepladder15exercise [uncountable] a type of exercise you do by walking onto and off a flat piece of equipment around 15–30 centimetres  high:  a step class16music [countable] American English the difference in pitch between two musical notes that are separated by one key on the piano SYN tone British EnglishCOLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2verbstake a step· The authority will take steps to reunite the child and his family.adjectivesan important/major/big step· The move is seen as a major step forward for UK firms.the first step· The first step in resolving conflict is to understand what the other person wants.the next step· He met in Washington with his campaign advisers to plan his next step.a small step· This is a small step in the right direction.a positive step (=an action that will have a good effect)· This is a positive step which gives cause for some optimism.an unusual/unprecedented step (=something that is not usually done/has never been done before)· Police last night took the unusual step of releasing photographs of him.a drastic step· The government is wary of taking any drastic steps that would scare off foreign investment.a bold step· We welcome the bold step taken by President Bush.a 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.a 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· We believe immediate steps could be taken to generate jobs.reasonable steps· They must take reasonable steps to ensure that this information is available to those who might benefit.necessary steps· We must be sure that we are taking the necessary steps to prevent the problem from getting a foothold here.phrasesa step forward (=an action that makes things better)· The declaration which we have just signed is a big step forward for both of our nations.a step backwards/a backward step (=an action that makes things worse)· A rationing system would be a major step backwards.a step in the right direction (=an action that helps to improve things)· Environmentalists said the law was a step in the right direction.step1 nounstep2 verbstepstep2 ●●● S3 W3 verb (past tense and past participle stepped, present participle stepping) [intransitive always + adverb/preposition]  Verb Table Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1to raise one foot and put it down in front of or behind the other one in order to walk or movestep forward/back/down/into etc He stepped back to let me through. I stepped outside and closed the door. Mr Ives? Please step this way (=walk in the direction I am showing you).2to bring your foot down on something SYN tread British Englishstep in/on etc I accidentally stepped in a puddle. You’re stepping on my foot.3step on somebody’s toes to offend or upset someone, especially by trying to do their work:  I’m not worried about stepping on anybody’s toes.4step out of line to behave badly by breaking rules or disobeying orders5step on it (also step on the gas American English) spoken to drive faster → step into the breachat breach1(7)step down (also step aside) phrasal verb to leave your job or official position, because you want to or because you think you should:  Morris should step aside until the investigation is completed.step down as Eve Johnson has stepped down as chairperson.step down from He was forced to step down from his post.step forward phrasal verb to come and offer help, information etc:  Police are appealing for witnesses to step forward.step in phrasal verb to become involved in an activity, discussion, or disagreement, sometimes in order to stop trouble  SYN  intervene:  The military may step in if the crisis continues. Parents have stepped in to provide homework help in the afternoon program.step into something phrasal verb to start doing something, or become involved in a situation:  Sally stepped into the role of team leader.step out phrasal verb to leave your home or office for a short time SYN pop out British English:  She’s just stepped out for a few minutes.step up phrasal verb1 step something ↔ up to increase the amount of an activity or the speed of a process in order to improve a situation:  The health department is stepping up efforts to reduce teenage smoking. stepped-up security at airports2 (also step up to the plate) especially American English to agree to help someone or to be responsible for doing something:  Residents will have to step up if they want to rid this area of crime.

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jEPoK/1xFvkT+4I2iOf8EcigofKwM48gmpYLl1dyyJ8ChAeSZLj/xJBCo6/a1i3ihhmEUkbpxPLJNiOUM0Afq6r4v/xyDWBfo/60vxW8NIYsKggg0hbkF0/Wvijqy9WSNr4HQ1DGPG7H/acfkz/EcZgrRX+FcSs2BMfUdrzFy5qD7uKG5ZO6t3BE/VB4a0vkZkkNfZoT4z8iymdx284s39TTxYtOoksnq0DKuYTpVwF2soo+DOUZsfWm+GN/2e1h             step              ★                    /        step                ;          NAmE                step                /                              noun                ,                  verb                            step      steps      stepped      stepping                            noun        ★                                  movement/sound        动作；声音                    1        ★                  [countable          ]                          the act of lifting your foot and putting it down in order to walk or move somewhere; the sound this makes            迈步；脚步声                                    ◆          a baby's first steps          婴儿学步                          ◆          He            took a steptowards the door.                    他朝门口迈了一步。                          ◆          We heard steps outside.          我们听见外面有脚步声。                          ☞see also                                                    footstep                                              ,                                                    goose-step                                                                way of walking        步履                    2                  [countable                ,         usually singular          ]                          the way that sb walks            步伐；步态                                    ◆          He walked with a quick light step.          他迈着轻快的步子走着。                            distance        距离                    3        ★                  [countable          ]                          the distance that you cover when you take a            step            一步（的距离）                                    ◆          It's only a few steps further.          再走几步就到了。                          ◆          He turned around and            retraced his steps            (= went back the way he had come).                    他转身原路往回走。                          ◆          She moved a step closer to me.          她朝我靠近一步。                          ◆          The hotel is only a short step from the beach.          旅馆离海滩只有几步路。                            in series/process        系列；过程                    4        ★                  [countable          ]                          one of a series of things that you do in order to achieve sth            步骤；措施                                    ◆          This was a first step towards a united Europe.          这是向建立统一欧洲的目标迈出的第一步。                          ◆          It's a            big stepgiving up your job and moving halfway across the world.                    你放弃工作搬到地球的另一端，可真不简单。                          ◆          We are            taking stepsto prevent pollution.                    我们正在采取措施防止污染。                          ◆          This won't solve the problem but it's            a step in the right direction.                    这虽不能解决问题，却是朝正确方向迈出的一步。                          ◆          The new drug is a major            step forwardin the treatment of the disease.                    发现这种新药是治疗这一疾病的重大进展。                          ☞synonyms at                                                    action                                                                5        ★                  [countable          ]                          one of a series of things that sb does or that happen, which forms part of a process            步；阶段                                    SYN                                                    stage                                                              ◆          Having completed the first stage, you can move on to step 2.          第一阶段完成后，你就可以接着进行第二步了。                          ◆          I'd like to take this idea            a step further.                    我想把这一思想深化一步。                          ◆          This was a big            step up            (= to a better position)in his career.                    这是他在事业上向前迈出的一大步。                          ◆          I'll explain it to you            step by step.                    我来一步一步地给你解释。                          ◆          a            step-by-stepguide to building your own home                    自建房舍的分步骤指导手册                            stair        台阶                    6        ★                  [countable          ]                          a surface that you put your foot on in order to walk to a higher or lower level, especially one of a series            台阶；梯级                                    ◆          She was sitting on the bottom step of the staircase.          她正坐在最下面一级楼梯上。                          ◆          We walked down some stone steps to the beach.          我们走下几级石阶，来到海滩上。                          ◆          A short            flight of stepsled up to the door.                    上几磴台阶就到了门口。                          ☞see also                                                    doorstep                                                     (1              )                                                  in dance        舞蹈                    7                  [countable                ,         usually plural          ]                          a series of movements that you make with your feet and which form a dance            舞步                                    ☞see also                                                    quickstep                                                                exercise        健身运动                    8                  [uncountable          ]                          (            often in compounds              常构成复合词            )                    a type of exercise that you do by stepping on and off a raised piece of equipment            踏板操                                    ◆          step aerobics          有氧踏板操                          ◆          a step class          踏板操训练班                            ladder        梯子                    9        steps                  [plural          ]                          (            BrE)                    a            stepladder            折梯；梯子                                    ◆          a pair of steps          一架折梯                          ◆          We need the steps to get into the attic.          我们得踩着梯子才能爬到阁楼上去。                            in music        音乐                    10                  [countable          ]                          (            NAmE)                    the interval between two notes that are next to each other in a            scale            音级；度                                    ☞compare                                                    tone                                                     (7              )                                ,                                                    semitone                                                                IDIOMS              break ˈstep                              to change the way you are walking so that you do not walk in the same rhythm as the people you are walking or marching with              走乱步伐                                                  fall into ˈstep (beside/with sb)                              to change the way you are walking so that you start walking in the same rhythm as the person you are walking with              （和某人）合上步伐，步调一致起来                                            ◆            He caught her up and fell into step beside her.            他赶上她，跟着她的步子往前走。                                      in/out of ˈstep (with sb/sth)                  1                      putting your feet on the ground in the right/wrong way, according to the rhythm of the music or the people you are moving with              （和某人）步伐一致（或不一致）；（和音乐）合拍（或不合拍）                                                2                      having ideas that are the same as or different from other people's              （和某人）想法一致（或不一致）                                            ◆            She was out of step with her colleagues.            她和同事们想法不一样。                                      mind/watch your ˈstep                  1                      to walk carefully              走路小心                                                2                      to behave in a careful and sensible way              言行小心谨慎                                                  one step ˌforward, two steps ˈback                              (              saying)                        used to say that every time you make progress, sth bad happens that means that the situation is worse than before              进一步，退两步                                                  a/one step aˈhead (of sb/sth)                              when you are              one step aheadof sb/sth, you manage to avoid them or to achieve sth more quickly than they do              避开（某人或某事物）；领先（某人或某事物）一步                                                  a/one step at a ˈtime                              when you do sth              one step at a timeyou do it slowly and gradually              一步一步；逐步；按部就班                                                                verb                    (              -pp-            )              [intransitive      ]        + adv./prep.          to lift your foot and move it in a particular direction or put it on or in sth; to move a short distance        迈步；踩；踏；行走                    ◆      to step onto/off a bus      上╱下公共汽车              ◆      I stepped forward when my name was called out.      我听见叫我名字时向前迈了一步。              ◆      She stepped aside to let them pass.      她闪到一边让他们过去。              ◆      We stepped carefully over the broken glass.      我们小心翼翼地从碎玻璃上走了过去。              ◆      I turned around quickly and stepped on his toes.      我一个急转身，踩到了他的脚上。              ◆      (        figurative)            Going into the hotel is like stepping back in time.      走进这家旅馆就像是回到了过去。              IDIOMS              step into the ˈbreach                              to do sb's job or work when they are suddenly or unexpectedly unable to do it              临时顶替某人工作；临时顶缺                                                  step into sb's ˈshoes                              to continue a job or the work that sb else has started              接替某人的工作                                                  ˈstep on it                              (              informal)                        used especially in orders to tell sb to drive faster              （尤用以要求加速驾驶）开快点，赶快                                                  step on sb's ˈtoes                  (            NAmE) (            informal)                    =                          tread on sb's toes              at              tread                                                  step out of ˈline | be/get out of ˈline                              to behave badly or break the rules              表现不好；不守规矩；越轨；出格                                                  step up to the ˈplate                              (              especially NAmE)                        to do what is necessary in order to benefit from an opportunity or deal with a crisis              开始行动，采取措施（以抓住机会或应对危机）                                            ◆            It's important for world leaders to step up to the plate and honor their commitments on global warming.            对世界领导人来说，重要的是开始行动，兑现他们在全球变暖问题上的承诺。                                              PHRASAL VERBS                    ˌstep aˈside/ˈdown                              to leave an important job or position and let sb else take your place              让位；退位                                                  ˌstep ˈback (from sth)                              to think about a situation calmly, as if you are not involved in it yourself              跳出（某事物的）圈子看问题                                            ◆            We are learning to step back from ourselves and identify our strengths and weaknesses.            我们正努力学会走出自我的樊篱，认清我们自身的优点和缺点。                                      ˌstep ˈforward                              to offer to help sb or give information              主动站出来（帮忙或提供信息）；自告奋勇                                                  ˌstep ˈin                              to help sb in a disagreement or difficult situation              居间调停；居中斡旋；施以援手                                            ◆            A local businessman stepped in with a large donation for the school.            当地一位商人出面捐了一笔巨款给学校。                                ◆            The team coach was forced to step in to stop the two athletes from coming to blows.            运动队教练不得不介入，才使两个运动员没有动起手来。                                      ˌstep ˈout                              (              especially NAmE)                        to go out              出去                                            ◆            I'm just going to step out for a few minutes.            我就出去一小会儿。                                      ˌstep ˈup                              to come forward              走上前去                                            ◆            She stepped up to receive her prize.            她走上前去领奖。                                      ˌstep sth↔ˈup                              to increase the amount, speed, etc. of sth              增加，提高（数量、速度等）                                            ◆            He has stepped up his training to prepare for the race.            他为准备那场赛跑加强了训练。                                          step              /        step                ;          NAmE                step                /             step[step]stepped, stepping, stepsCET4CET6TEM4考研v103543043688220301659869092353n587719871030420550161511054814434NOUN4103475936VERB1717822202Spoken:485136024stepped[12208] stepping[7069] steps[23398]步骤(55%)，踏(17%)，台阶(13%)，步伐(9%)，舞步(4%)，以步测量(2%)n.步，脚步；步骤；步伐；梯级vt.走，迈步vi.踏，踩；走

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Collins	step ★★★★★ /ste̱p/ 1 [N-COUNT 可数名词](脚)步；步子 If you take a step, you lift your foot and put it down in a different place, for example when you are walking. I took a step towards him... 我朝他迈了一步。 She walked on a few steps... 她继续走了几步。 I followed her, five steps behind... 我跟着她，保持 5 步的距离。 He heard steps in the corridor. 他听到走廊里有脚步声。 2 [VERB 动词]踩；踏；跨步；迈步 If you step on something or step in a particular direction, you put your foot on the thing or move your foot in that direction. [V prep/adv] This was the moment when Neil Armstrong became the first man to step on the Moon... 就在此刻，内尔·阿姆斯特朗成了首位登上月球的人。 She accidentally stepped on his foot on a crowded commuter train... 她在拥挤的通勤列车上不小心踩到了他的脚。 I tried to step back, but he held my upper arms too tightly. 我试图往后退，但他将我的上臂抓得太紧了。 3 [N-COUNT 可数名词]阶梯；台阶 Steps are a series of surfaces at increasing or decreasing heights, on which you put your feet in order to walk up or down to a different level. This little room was along a passage and down some steps... 这个小房间在沿着走廊再下几级台阶的地方。 A flight of stone steps leads to the terrace. 一段石阶通向露台。 4 [N-COUNT 可数名词]See also:doorstep ；(门前的)平台 A step is a raised flat surface in front of a door. A little girl was sitting on the step of the end house... 一个小女孩正坐在最顶头那幢房子门前的平台上。 Leave empty milk bottles on the step. 将空奶瓶放在门阶上。 5 [N-COUNT 可数名词]步骤；措施 A step is one of a series of actions that you take in order to achieve something. [oft N prep/adv] He greeted the agreement as the first step towards peace... 他称该协定是通向和平的第一步。 She is not content with her present lot and wishes to take steps to improve it... 她对自己目前的生活并不满意，希望能采取措施改善它。 The elections were a step in the right direction, but there is a lot more to be done. 举行选举是迈出了正确的一步，但仍有很多事情要做。 6 [N-COUNT 可数名词]阶段；等级；进程 A step in a process is one of a series of stages. The next step is to put the theory into practice... 下一步是要将理论付诸实践。 Aristotle took the scientific approach a step further. 亚里士多德将该科学方法向前推进了一步。 7 [N-COUNT 可数名词]舞步 The steps of a dance are the sequences of foot movements which make it up. 8 [N-SING 单数名词]步态；步姿；步伐 Someone's step is the way they walk. [poss N] He quickened his step... 他加快了步伐。 There was a real spring in her step. 她的步子非常轻快。 9 [N-PLURAL 复数名词]同 stepladder Steps are the same as a stepladder . [BRIT 英] 10 [PHRASE 短语]比…领先一步；避开 If you stay one step ahead of someone or something, you manage to achieve more than they do or avoid competition or danger from them. [PHR after v] Successful travel is partly a matter of keeping one step ahead of the crowd... 成功的旅行在某种程度上就是要比人群先走一步。 Businessmen cluster together to get ideas, tips, personal contacts anything to get a step ahead of the computer. 商人们聚集在一起寻求创意、建议、人际关系等，以便能比计算机领先一步。 ...nations only a few steps ahead of famine. 即将面临饥荒的各国 11 [PHRASE 短语]步伐整齐/步伐不整齐；合拍/不合拍 If people who are walking or dancing are in step, they are moving their feet forward at exactly the same time as each other. If they are out of step, their feet are moving forward at different times. [PHR after v] They were almost the same height and they moved perfectly in step... 他们几乎一样高，而且走路时步调完全一致。 They jogged in silence a while, faces lowered, out of step... 他们低着头，一言不发地慢跑了一会儿，步伐也不一致。 She slipped her hand into his and fell into step beside him. 她轻轻地把手放进他的手心，和他并排而行。 12 [PHRASE 短语](想法、意见等)与…一致/与…不一致 If people are in step with each other, their ideas or opinions are the same. If they are out of step with each other, their ideas or opinions are different. [usu PHR with n] Moscow is anxious to stay in step with Washington... 俄罗斯政府迫切希望和美国政府保持一致。 The British Government is once more out of step with world opinion. 英国政府的观点再一次和世界舆论出现分歧。 13 [PHRASE 短语]快点；赶快 If you tell someone to step on it, you are telling them to go faster or hurry up. [INFORMAL 非正式] We've only got thirty-five minutes so step on it. 我们只有 35 分钟了，快点。 14 [PHRASE 短语]一步一步地；逐步地 If you do something step by step, you do it by progressing gradually from one stage to the next. [PHR with v] I am not rushing things and I'm taking it step by step... 我不会仓促行事，我会一步一步地来。 Follow our simple step-by-step instructions. 按照我们简单的说明，一步一步来。 15 [PHRASE 短语]谨慎地行事(或说话) If someone tells you to watch your step, they are warning you to be careful about how you behave or what you say so that you do not get into trouble. 相关词组： step aside step back step down step in step out step up
Oxford	step ★ / step ; NAmE step / noun , verb step steps stepped stepping noun ★ movement/sound 动作；声音 1 ★ [countable ] the act of lifting your foot and putting it down in order to walk or move somewhere; the sound this makes 迈步；脚步声 ◆ a baby's first steps 婴儿学步 ◆ He took a steptowards the door. 他朝门口迈了一步。 ◆ We heard steps outside. 我们听见外面有脚步声。 ☞see also footstep , goose-step way of walking 步履 2 [countable , usually singular ] the way that sb walks 步伐；步态 ◆ He walked with a quick light step. 他迈着轻快的步子走着。 distance 距离 3 ★ [countable ] the distance that you cover when you take a step 一步（的距离） ◆ It's only a few steps further. 再走几步就到了。 ◆ He turned around and retraced his steps (= went back the way he had come). 他转身原路往回走。 ◆ She moved a step closer to me. 她朝我靠近一步。 ◆ The hotel is only a short step from the beach. 旅馆离海滩只有几步路。 in series/process 系列；过程 4 ★ [countable ] one of a series of things that you do in order to achieve sth 步骤；措施 ◆ This was a first step towards a united Europe. 这是向建立统一欧洲的目标迈出的第一步。 ◆ It's a big stepgiving up your job and moving halfway across the world. 你放弃工作搬到地球的另一端，可真不简单。 ◆ We are taking stepsto prevent pollution. 我们正在采取措施防止污染。 ◆ This won't solve the problem but it's a step in the right direction. 这虽不能解决问题，却是朝正确方向迈出的一步。 ◆ The new drug is a major step forwardin the treatment of the disease. 发现这种新药是治疗这一疾病的重大进展。 ☞synonyms at action 5 ★ [countable ] one of a series of things that sb does or that happen, which forms part of a process 步；阶段 SYN stage ◆ Having completed the first stage, you can move on to step 2. 第一阶段完成后，你就可以接着进行第二步了。 ◆ I'd like to take this idea a step further. 我想把这一思想深化一步。 ◆ This was a big step up (= to a better position)in his career. 这是他在事业上向前迈出的一大步。 ◆ I'll explain it to you step by step. 我来一步一步地给你解释。 ◆ a step-by-stepguide to building your own home 自建房舍的分步骤指导手册 stair 台阶 6 ★ [countable ] a surface that you put your foot on in order to walk to a higher or lower level, especially one of a series 台阶；梯级 ◆ She was sitting on the bottom step of the staircase. 她正坐在最下面一级楼梯上。 ◆ We walked down some stone steps to the beach. 我们走下几级石阶，来到海滩上。 ◆ A short flight of stepsled up to the door. 上几磴台阶就到了门口。 ☞see also doorstep (1 ) in dance 舞蹈 7 [countable , usually plural ] a series of movements that you make with your feet and which form a dance 舞步 ☞see also quickstep exercise 健身运动 8 [uncountable ] ( often in compounds 常构成复合词 ) a type of exercise that you do by stepping on and off a raised piece of equipment 踏板操 ◆ step aerobics 有氧踏板操 ◆ a step class 踏板操训练班 ladder 梯子 9 steps [plural ] ( BrE) a stepladder 折梯；梯子 ◆ a pair of steps 一架折梯 ◆ We need the steps to get into the attic. 我们得踩着梯子才能爬到阁楼上去。 in music 音乐 10 [countable ] ( NAmE) the interval between two notes that are next to each other in a scale 音级；度 ☞compare tone (7 ) , semitone IDIOMS break ˈstep to change the way you are walking so that you do not walk in the same rhythm as the people you are walking or marching with 走乱步伐 fall into ˈstep (beside/with sb) to change the way you are walking so that you start walking in the same rhythm as the person you are walking with （和某人）合上步伐，步调一致起来 ◆ He caught her up and fell into step beside her. 他赶上她，跟着她的步子往前走。 in/out of ˈstep (with sb/sth) 1 putting your feet on the ground in the right/wrong way, according to the rhythm of the music or the people you are moving with （和某人）步伐一致（或不一致）；（和音乐）合拍（或不合拍） 2 having ideas that are the same as or different from other people's （和某人）想法一致（或不一致） ◆ She was out of step with her colleagues. 她和同事们想法不一样。 mind/watch your ˈstep 1 to walk carefully 走路小心 2 to behave in a careful and sensible way 言行小心谨慎 one step ˌforward, two steps ˈback ( saying) used to say that every time you make progress, sth bad happens that means that the situation is worse than before 进一步，退两步 a/one step aˈhead (of sb/sth) when you are one step aheadof sb/sth, you manage to avoid them or to achieve sth more quickly than they do 避开（某人或某事物）；领先（某人或某事物）一步 a/one step at a ˈtime when you do sth one step at a timeyou do it slowly and gradually 一步一步；逐步；按部就班 verb ( -pp- ) [intransitive ] + adv./prep. to lift your foot and move it in a particular direction or put it on or in sth; to move a short distance 迈步；踩；踏；行走 ◆ to step onto/off a bus 上╱下公共汽车 ◆ I stepped forward when my name was called out. 我听见叫我名字时向前迈了一步。 ◆ She stepped aside to let them pass. 她闪到一边让他们过去。 ◆ We stepped carefully over the broken glass. 我们小心翼翼地从碎玻璃上走了过去。 ◆ I turned around quickly and stepped on his toes. 我一个急转身，踩到了他的脚上。 ◆ ( figurative) Going into the hotel is like stepping back in time. 走进这家旅馆就像是回到了过去。 IDIOMS step into the ˈbreach to do sb's job or work when they are suddenly or unexpectedly unable to do it 临时顶替某人工作；临时顶缺 step into sb's ˈshoes to continue a job or the work that sb else has started 接替某人的工作 ˈstep on it ( informal) used especially in orders to tell sb to drive faster （尤用以要求加速驾驶）开快点，赶快 step on sb's ˈtoes ( NAmE) ( informal) = tread on sb's toes at tread step out of ˈline \| be/get out of ˈline to behave badly or break the rules 表现不好；不守规矩；越轨；出格 step up to the ˈplate ( especially NAmE) to do what is necessary in order to benefit from an opportunity or deal with a crisis 开始行动，采取措施（以抓住机会或应对危机） ◆ It's important for world leaders to step up to the plate and honor their commitments on global warming. 对世界领导人来说，重要的是开始行动，兑现他们在全球变暖问题上的承诺。 PHRASAL VERBS ˌstep aˈside/ˈdown to leave an important job or position and let sb else take your place 让位；退位 ˌstep ˈback (from sth) to think about a situation calmly, as if you are not involved in it yourself 跳出（某事物的）圈子看问题 ◆ We are learning to step back from ourselves and identify our strengths and weaknesses. 我们正努力学会走出自我的樊篱，认清我们自身的优点和缺点。 ˌstep ˈforward to offer to help sb or give information 主动站出来（帮忙或提供信息）；自告奋勇 ˌstep ˈin to help sb in a disagreement or difficult situation 居间调停；居中斡旋；施以援手 ◆ A local businessman stepped in with a large donation for the school. 当地一位商人出面捐了一笔巨款给学校。 ◆ The team coach was forced to step in to stop the two athletes from coming to blows. 运动队教练不得不介入，才使两个运动员没有动起手来。 ˌstep ˈout ( especially NAmE) to go out 出去 ◆ I'm just going to step out for a few minutes. 我就出去一小会儿。 ˌstep ˈup to come forward 走上前去 ◆ She stepped up to receive her prize. 她走上前去领奖。 ˌstep sth↔ˈup to increase the amount, speed, etc. of sth 增加，提高（数量、速度等） ◆ He has stepped up his training to prepare for the race. 他为准备那场赛跑加强了训练。 step / step ; 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LDC	step1 noun step2 verb stepstep1 /step/ ●●● S2 W1 noun Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1step (4)movement [countable] the movement you make when you put one foot in front of or behind the other when walking: a video of baby’s first steps He took one step and fell.step back/forwards/towards etc Tom took a step back and held the door open. I had to retrace my steps (=go back the way I came) several times before I found the shop.2action [countable] one of a series of things that you do in order to deal with a problem or to succeedstep in (doing) something This is the first step in reforming the welfare system.step to do something The president took immediate steps to stop the fighting.step towards an important step towards peace3in a process [countable] a stage in a process, or a position on a scale: Each book goes up one step in difficulty. Record your result, and go on to step 3.step in the next step in the process Drug companies influence the scientific process every step of the way (=during every stage). Describe step by step (=describing each stage) how you went about achieving your goal. Moving to Cottage Grove represented a definite step up (=something that is better than you had before) for my parents. He saw the job as a step down (=something that is worse than he had before).4stair [countable] 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: Jenny sat on the step in front of the house, waiting. He climbed the wooden steps and rang the bell. a flight of (=set of) broad stone steps → doorstep1(1) 5distance [countable] the short distance you move when you take a step while walking SYN pace: Roy was standing only a few steps away.6sound [countable] the sound you make when you put your foot down while walking SYN footstep: I heard a step in the corridor.7dancing [countable] a movement of your feet in dancing: the steps for the Charleston8in step a)having ideas or actions that are like those of other peoplestep with He isn’t in step with ordinary voters. b)moving your feet so that your right foot goes forward at the same time as people you are walking with9out of step a)having ideas or actions that are different from those of other peoplestep with This type of training is out of step with changes in the industry. b)moving your feet in a different way from people you are walking with10watch your step (also mind your step British English) a)to be careful about what you say or how you behave: You’d better watch your step – he’s the boss here. b)to be careful when you are walking: Mind your step – the railing’s loose.11fall into step (with somebody) a)to start walking beside someone at the same speed as them: Maggie fell into step beside her. b)to start thinking or doing the same as other people: The administration has fallen into step with its European allies on this issue.12be/keep/stay one step ahead (of somebody) a)to be better prepared for something or know more about something than someone else: A good teacher is always at least one step ahead of his students. b)to manage not to be caught by someone who is trying to find or catch you13way somebody walks [countable usually singular] the way someone walks, which often tells you how they are feeling: Gianni’s usual bouncy step14steps [plural] British English a stepladder15exercise [uncountable] a type of exercise you do by walking onto and off a flat piece of equipment around 15–30 centimetres high: a step class16music [countable] American English the difference in pitch between two musical notes that are separated by one key on the piano SYN tone British EnglishCOLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2verbstake a step· The authority will take steps to reunite the child and his family.adjectivesan important/major/big step· The move is seen as a major step forward for UK firms.the first step· The first step in resolving conflict is to understand what the other person wants.the next step· He met in Washington with his campaign advisers to plan his next step.a small step· This is a small step in the right direction.a positive step (=an action that will have a good effect)· This is a positive step which gives cause for some optimism.an unusual/unprecedented step (=something that is not usually done/has never been done before)· Police last night took the unusual step of releasing photographs of him.a drastic step· The government is wary of taking any drastic steps that would scare off foreign investment.a bold step· We welcome the bold step taken by President Bush.a 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.a 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· We believe immediate steps could be taken to generate jobs.reasonable steps· They must take reasonable steps to ensure that this information is available to those who might benefit.necessary steps· We must be sure that we are taking the necessary steps to prevent the problem from getting a foothold here.phrasesa step forward (=an action that makes things better)· The declaration which we have just signed is a big step forward for both of our nations.a step backwards/a backward step (=an action that makes things worse)· A rationing system would be a major step backwards.a step in the right direction (=an action that helps to improve things)· Environmentalists said the law was a step in the right direction. step1 noun step2 verb stepstep2 ●●● S3 W3 verb (past tense and past participle stepped, present participle stepping) [intransitive always + adverb/preposition] Verb Table Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1to raise one foot and put it down in front of or behind the other one in order to walk or movestep forward/back/down/into etc He stepped back to let me through. I stepped outside and closed the door. Mr Ives? Please step this way (=walk in the direction I am showing you).2to bring your foot down on something SYN tread British Englishstep in/on etc I accidentally stepped in a puddle. You’re stepping on my foot.3step on somebody’s toes to offend or upset someone, especially by trying to do their work: I’m not worried about stepping on anybody’s toes.4step out of line to behave badly by breaking rules or disobeying orders5step on it (also step on the gas American English) spoken to drive faster → step into the breach at breach1(7) step down (also step aside) phrasal verb to leave your job or official position, because you want to or because you think you should: Morris should step aside until the investigation is completed.step down as Eve Johnson has stepped down as chairperson.step down from He was forced to step down from his post.step forward phrasal verb to come and offer help, information etc: Police are appealing for witnesses to step forward.step in phrasal verb to become involved in an activity, discussion, or disagreement, sometimes in order to stop trouble SYN intervene: The military may step in if the crisis continues. Parents have stepped in to provide homework help in the afternoon program.step into phrasal verb to start doing something, or become involved in a situation: Sally stepped into the role of team leader.step out phrasal verb to leave your home or office for a short time SYN pop out British English: She’s just stepped out for a few minutes.step up phrasal verb1 step something ↔ up to increase the amount of an activity or the speed of a process in order to improve a situation: The health department is stepping up efforts to reduce teenage smoking. stepped-up security at airports2 (also step up to the plate) especially American English to agree to help someone or to be responsible for doing something: Residents will have to step up if they want to rid this area of crime.
WDF	step [step]stepped, stepping, steps CET4CET6TEM4考研 v1035 43043 6882 20301 6598 6909 2353 n587 71987 10304 20550 16151 10548 14434 NOUN410 3475936 VERB1717 822202 Spoken: 485136024 stepped[12208] stepping[7069] steps[23398] 步骤(55%)，踏(17%)，台阶(13%)，步伐(9%)，舞步(4%)，以步测量(2%) n.步，脚步；步骤；步伐；梯级 vt.走，迈步 vi.踏，踩；走

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