step
noun
verb
step
noun
1
MOVEMENT
移动
the
movement
you
make
when
you
put
one
foot
in
front
of
or
behind
the
other
when
walking
脚步，步
C
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。
[+
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.
我从原路折回去好几次后才找到那家商店。
2
ACTION
动作，行动
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
C
step
in
(doing)
sth
This
is
the
first
step
in
reforming
the
welfare
system.
这是福利制度改革的第一步。
[+
towards
]
an
important
step
towards
peace
通往和平的重要一步
The
president
took
immediate
steps
to
stop
the
fighting.
总统立刻采取措施阻止这场争斗。
(major/big/great)
step
forward
(an
action
that
makes
things
better)
重大进展，很大的进步
The
discovery
of
penicillin
was
a
major
step
forward
in
the
treatment
of
infections.
青霉素的发现在治疗感染方面是一个重大进展。
Many
teachers
see
an
emphasis
on
written
tests
as
a
step
backwards
(=an
action
that
makes
things
worse)
.
许多教师认为强调书面考试是一个倒退。
Environmentalists
call
the
change
a
step
in
the
right
direction
(=a
good
thing
to
do)
.
环境保护主义者把这一变革称作是朝正确的方向迈进了一步。
3
IN A PROCESS
在过程中
a
stage
in
a
process,
or
a
position
on
a
scale
阶段; 进程; 等级，级别
C
Each
book
goes
up
one
step
in
difficulty.
每册书都在难度上加深了一级。
Record
your
result,
and
go
on
to
step
3.
把你的成绩记录下来，再接着进入第三级。
[+
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)
.
制药公司影响科研过程中的每一步骤。
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自己目标的。
Moving
to
Cottage
Grove
represented
a
definite
step
up
(=something
that
is
better
than
you
had
before)
for
my
parents.
搬到科地奇格罗夫对我父母来说绝对意味着是个改善。
He
saw
the
job
as
a
step
down
(=something
that
is
worse
than
you
had
before)
.
他认为那份工作是低了一档的。
4
STAIR
楼梯
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
C
Jenny
sat
on
the
step
in
front
of
the
house,
waiting.
珍妮坐在房子前的台阶上等候。
He
climbed
the
wooden
steps
and
rang
the
bell.
他登上木楼梯，按响了铃。
a
flight
of
(=set
of)
broad
stone
steps
一段宽宽的石台阶
5
DISTANCE
距离
the
short
distance
you
move
when
you
take
a
step
while
walking
一步（的距离）;
C
Roy
was
standing
only
a
few
steps
away.
罗伊站在仅仅几步开外。
6
SOUND
声音
the
sound
you
make
when
you
put
your
foot
down
while
walking
脚步声;
C
I
heard
a
step
in
the
corridor.
我听到走廊里有脚步声。
7
DANCING
舞蹈
a
movement
of
your
feet
in
dancing
舞步
C
the
steps
for
the
Charleston
查尔斯顿舞的舞步
8
in step
a.
having
ideas
or
actions
that
are
like
those
of
other
people
b.
moving
your
feet
so
that
your
right
foot
goes
forward
at
the
same
time
as
people
you
are
walking
with
〔与他人〕步伐一致
[+
with
]
He
isn’t
in
step
with
ordinary
voters.
他和一般选民的观点不一致。
9
out of step
a.
having
ideas
or
actions
that
are
different
from
those
of
other
people
b.
moving
your
feet
in
a
different
way
from
people
you
are
walking
with
〔与他人〕步伐不一致
[+
with
]
This
type
of
training
is
out
of
step
with
changes
in
the
industry.
这种培训和该行业的变化不同步。
10
watch your step mind your step
10.
also
又作
a.
to
be
careful
about
what
you
say
or
how
you
behave
b.
to
be
careful
when
you
are
walking
走路小心
BrE
You’d
better
watch
your
step
–
he’s
the
boss
here.
你说话当心点 — 他是这里的老板。
Mind
your
step
–
the
railing’s
loose.
走路当心 — 栏杆松动了。
11
fall into step (with sb)
11.
a.
to
start
walking
beside
someone
at
the
same
speed
as
them
b.
to
start
thinking
or
doing
the
same
as
other
people
〔与他人的观点或行为〕开始保持一致 （相同 ）
Maggie
fell
into
step
beside
her.
玛吉跟着她的步伐并排走。
The
administration
has
fallen
into
step
with
its
European
allies
on
this
issue.
在这个问题上，政府与欧洲各盟国步调一致起来。
12
be/keep/stay one step ahead (of sb)
12.
a.
to
be
better
prepared
for
something
or
know
more
about
something
than
someone
else
b.
to
manage
not
to
be
caught
by
someone
who
is
trying
to
find
or
catch
you
成功地躲避〔想要找到或抓到你的人〕
A
good
teacher
is
always
at
least
one
step
ahead
of
his
students.
好教师应该始终比学生至少领先一步。
13
WAY SB WALKS
某人走路的方式
the
way
someone
walks,
which
often
tells
you
how
they
are
feeling
步态; 走路的姿势
C usually singular 一般用单数
Gianni’s
usual
bouncy
step
詹尼一贯轻快的步态
14
steps
14.
a
STEPLADDER
[英] 活（动）梯，折梯
plural 复数 | BrE
15
EXERCISE
锻炼
a
type
of
exercise
you
do
by
walking
onto
and
off
a
flat
piece
of
equipment
around
15-30
CENTIMETRES
high
踏板操
U
a
step
class
踏板操班
16
MUSIC
音乐
the
difference
in
PITCH
between
two
musical
notes
that
are
separated
by
one
KEY
on
the
piano
[美] 〔音乐中的〕音级，度;
C | AmE BrE
verb
17
to
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，踏
[+
forward/back/down/into
etc
]
He
stepped
back
to
let
me
through.
他后退一步让我通过。
I
stepped
outside
and
closed
the
door.
我走出去并关上了门。
Mr.
Ives?
Please
step
this
way
(=walk
in
the
direction
I
am
showing
you)
.
是艾夫斯先生吗？请这边走。
18
to
bring
your
foot
down
on
something
踏，踩;
BrE
[+in/on
etc]
I
accidentally
stepped
in
a
puddle.
我不小心踩进了水坑。
You’re
stepping
on
my
foot.
你踩到我的脚了。
19
step on sb’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
I’m
not
worried
about
stepping
on
anybody’s
toes.
我并不担心会冒犯任何人。
20
step out of line
to
behave
badly
by
breaking
rules
or
disobeying
orders
行为出轨; 违反规矩 （命令 ）
21
step on it step on the gas
also
又作
to
drive
faster
加速，加快; 踩油门
AmE spoken
22
to
leave
your
job
or
official
position,
because
you
want
to
or
because
you
think
you
should
辞职; 下台; 让位
Morris
should
step
aside
until
the
investigation
is
completed.
在调查结束之前，莫里斯应该先辞职。
[+
as
]
Eve
Johnson
has
stepped
down
as
chairperson.
伊夫．约翰逊已经辞去主席的职务。
[+
from
]
He
was
forced
to
step
down
from
his
post.
他被迫下台。
23
to
come
and
offer
help,
information
etc
主动站出来〔提供帮助、信息等〕
Police
are
appealing
for
witnesses
to
step
forward.
警方呼吁目击者主动站出来。
24
to
become
involved
in
an
activity,
discussion,
or
disagreement,
sometimes
in
order
to
stop
trouble
介入，干涉，插手;
The
military
may
step
in
if
the
crisis
continues.
如果危机持续下去，军方可能会介入。
Parents
have
stepped
in
to
provide
homework
help
in
the
afternoon
program.
在下午活动安排中，家长们出面在家庭作业方面提供帮助。
25
to
start
doing
something,
or
become
involved
in
a
situation
开始做，开始介入
Sally
stepped
into
the
role
of
team
leader.
萨莉开始担任队长。
26
to
leave
your
home
or
office
for
a
short
time
出去一会儿，暂时离开〔家或办公室〕;
BrE
She’s
just
stepped
out
for
a
few
minutes.
她刚出去一会儿。
27
to
increase
the
amount
of
an
activity
or
the
speed
of
a
process
in
order
to
improve
a
situation
使增加; 使上升; 使加快
The
health
department
is
stepping
up
efforts
to
reduce
teenage
smoking.
卫生部门加紧努力以减少青少年吸烟。
stepped-up
security
at
airports
加强了的机场安全措施