stepping
踩踏,踩点,阶梯式,踩踏事件
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Definitions
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- : a movement made by lifting the foot and setting it down again in a new position, accompanied by a shifting of the weight of the body in the direction of the new position, as in walking, running, or dancing.
- : such a movement followed by a movement of equal distance of the other foot: The soldier took one step forward and stood at attention.
- : the space passed over or the distance measured by one such movement of the foot.
- : the sound made by the foot in making such a movement.
- : a mark or impression made by the foot on the ground; footprint.
- : the manner of walking; gait; stride.
- : pace in marching: double-quick step.
- : a pace uniform with that of another or others, or in time with music.
- : steps, movements or course in walking or running: to retrace one's steps.
- : a move, act, or proceeding, as toward some end or in the general course of some action; stage, measure, or period: the five steps to success.
- : rank, degree, or grade, as on a vertical scale.
- : a support for the foot in ascending or descending: a step of a ladder; a stair of 14 steps.
- : a very short distance: She was never more than a step away from her children.
- : a repeated pattern or unit of movement in a dance formed by a combination of foot and body motions.
- : step aerobics.
- : Music. a degree of the staff or of the scale.the interval between two adjacent scale degrees; second.Compare semitone, whole step.
- : steps, British. a stepladder.
- : an offset part of anything.
- : Nautical. a socket, frame, or platform for supporting the lower end of a mast.
- : Mining. a flat-topped ledge on the face of a quarry or a mine working.
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stepped, step·ping.
- : to move, go, etc., by lifting the foot and setting it down again in a new position, or by using the feet alternately in this manner: to step forward.
- : to walk, or go on foot, especially for a few strides or a short distance: Step over to the bar.
- : to move with measured steps, as in a dance.
- : to go briskly or fast, as a horse.
- : to obtain, find, win, come upon, etc., something easily and naturally, as if by a mere step of the foot: to step into a good business opportunity.
- : to put the foot down; tread by intention or accident: to step on a cat's tail.
- : to press with the foot, as on a lever, spring, or the like, in order to operate some mechanism.
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stepped, step·ping.
- : to take.
- : to go through or perform the steps of.
- : to move or set in taking a step.
- : to measure by steps.
- : to make or arrange in the manner of a series of steps.
- : Nautical. to fix in its step.
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- : step down, to lower or decrease by degrees.to relinquish one's authority or control; resign: Although he was past retirement age, he refused to step down and let his son take over the business.
- : step in, to become involved; intervene, as in a quarrel or fight: The brawl was well under way by the time the police stepped in.
- : step out, to leave a place, especially for a brief period of time.to walk or march at a more rapid pace.to go out to a social gathering or on a date: We're stepping out tonight.
- : step up, to raise or increase by degrees: to step up production.to be promoted; advance.to make progress; improve.
Phrases
- step aside
- step by step
- step down
- step in
- step in the right direction, a
- step into
- step into someone's shoes
- step on it
- step on someone's toes
- step out
- step out of line
- step up
- false step
- in step
- (step) out of line
- take steps
- watch one's step
Synonyms & Antonyms
Examples
Four simple watch faces clearly show information like the time and date, the battery percentage, your heart rate, and step count.
Once the researchers had seen magnetic fields, the next step was to create a shock wave and to observe it accelerating particles.
Dozens of studies have made it abundantly clear that wearing a mask is one of the most effective steps an individual can take to help curb the pandemic.
In true TikTok form, some of their most mundane videos — like a step-by-step guide for how employees make a matcha latte — have gained the most traction.
“We are a significant step closer to providing people around the world with a much-needed breakthrough to help bring an end to this global health crisis,” said Albert Bourla in the release.
Hundreds of years ago the most beautiful women of Havana were only glimpsed stepping in or out of carriages on this street.
Peters again complies, stepping aside and raising both hands.
But in the next instant, Peters is stepping back to the table and snatching up the knife.
Good old Sir Bob Geldof stepping into the breach again to raise money for crisis-hit Africa?
Her wealthy family imposed its own monetary and social punishment for stepping outside the sorority.
Presently he heard her coming into the room behind him, crossing it, stepping out upon the terrace.
He would use the thousand pounds as a stepping-stone to legitimate fortune.
"I won't be beat by such stuff," said Norman, stepping hastily forwards, and opening the door suddenly.
Sure enough, a High-Pockets Jones was stepping out of the second compartment of the cabinet.
"Always busy, neighbour Rushmere," said Mrs. Martin, stepping briskly up to the old man.