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bước

I stepped forward to receive my prize

tôi bước lên để nhận giải thưởng

step into a boat

bước lên thuyền

step off the platform

bước xuống bục

giẫm lên

step on someone's foot

giẫm lên chân ai

step on the gas

dận ga (để tăng tốc độ, ở xe hơi…)

step into the breach

thế chỗ người vắng mặt; lấp chỗ trống

step into somebody's shoes

giành lấy trách nhiệm thay ai

step on it

(Mỹ cũng step on the gas) (khẩu ngữ)

dận ga tăng tốc; đi nhanh hơn; khẩn trương

you'll be late if you don't step on it

anh sẽ bị trễ nếu anh không khẩn trương lên

step out of line

làm trái điều mong đợi

the teacher warned them that she would punish anyone who stepped out of line

cô giáo cảnh cáo chúng là sẽ phạt những học sinh nào làm trái điều mong đợi

step on somebody's toes

xem toe

step aside

tránh sang một bên, tránh ra (để nhường chỗ)

he stepped aside to let me pass

anh ta tránh sang một bên cho tôi đi qua

it's time for me to step aside and let a younger person become chairman

đã đến lúc tôi nên tránh ra (rút lui) để nhường chỗ cho một người trẻ hơn làm chủ tịch

step down

từ chức để cho người khác lên thay

step forward

trình diện, tự giới thiệu (là có thể giúp đỡ ai hoặc cung cấp thông tin gì)

the organizing committee is appealing for volunteers to step forward

ban tổ chức đang kêu gọi những người tình nguyện hãy tự giới thiệu mình

step in

can thiệp

if the dispute gets any worse the government will have to step in

nếu cuộc tranh chấp trở nên gay go hơn thì chính phủ phải can thiệp thôi

step out

đi nhanh hơn, chuyển dịch nhanh hơn

step up

tiến bước, bước tới

step something up

đẩy mạnh

step up production đẩy mạnh sản xuất; step up the campaign for nuclear disarmament

đẩy mạnh chiến dịch giải trừ vũ khí hạt nhân

Danh từ

bước chân

he took a step towards the door

anh ta bước một bước về phía cửa

it's only a step to the park from here

từ đây đến công viên chỉ một bước (một quãng ngắn) thôi

tiếng bước chân

we heard steps outside

chúng tôi nghe có tiếng bước chân ở bên ngoài

that's Chi, I recognize her step

đấy là Chi, tôi nhận ra tiếng bước chân của cô ta

kiểu bước (trong điệu vũ)

I don't know the steps for this dance

tôi không biết các bước của điệu vũ này

bước tiến, bước

this has been a great step forward

đây là một bước tiến lớn

what's the next step?

bước tiếp theo là gì thế?

bậc lên xuống; nấc thang

mind the step when you go down into the cellar

xuống dưới hầm đó anh cần chú ý các bậc thang lên xuống đấy

nấc, bậc; cấp bậc, bậc thăng cấp

our marketing methods put us several steps ahead of our main rivals

phương pháp tiếp thị của chúng tôi đã giúp chúng tôi vượt xa đối thủ chính của chúng tôi nhiều nấc

when do you get your next step up?

khi nào thì anh được thăng lên bậc trên?

steps

(số nhiều)

như stepladder

a pair of steps

cái thang gập

we need the steps to get into the loft

chúng tôi cần một cái thang gập để lên gác xép

breach step

đi sai bước (khi khiêu vũ hay diễu hành)

change step

xem change

a false step

xem false

in (out of) step [with somebody (something)]

đi đúng(sai)nhịp bước

hợp(lạc) điệu với

he's out of step with modern ideas

anh ta lạc điệu với các tư tưởng hiện đại

keep step [with somebody]

đi đều bước (với ai)

mind (watch) one's step

đi cẩn thận

cư xử thận trọng; hành động cẩn thận

step by step

từng bước một, dần dần

take steps to do something

áp dụng biện pháp để làm gì

the government is taking steps to control the rising crime rate

chính phủ đang áp dụng những biện pháp để kiềm chế mức gia tăng tội ác

* Các từ tương tự:
Step distribution, step-, step-by-step, step-dance, step-down, step-down transformer, step-in, step-ins, step-rocket
noun

plural steps

[count] a movement made by lifting your foot and putting it down in a different place

counting our steps

She took one step forward/backward.

The baby took her first steps today.

He had to retrace his steps [=go back along the way he had come] to find his keys.

the sound of a foot making a step :footstep

I heard steps on the stairs.

the distance covered in one step

The edge of the cliff was only about three steps to my left. also; :a short distance

The cottage is just steps from the beach.

a mark left by a foot or shoe :footprint

steps in the sand

[singular] :the way that someone walks

He walks with a spring in his step.

She walked down the hall with a quick/light step. - see also goose step, lockstep

[count] :one of a series of actions that are done to achieve something

a major/important step towards independence

We are taking steps to correct the situation.

The court's decision is a step backward/forward for the reform movement. [=it is something that will hurt/help the reform movement]

Exercise won't solve all your health problems, but it's a step in the right direction. [=it will improve your health]

They're taking baby steps. [=they're doing minor things that produce only a small amount of progress toward achieving something]

[count] :a stage in a process

We're in the first/intermediate/last steps of the negotations.

She's one step nearer/closer to graduation.

I want to take it a step further. [=I want to move to the next stage in the process]

He was criticized at every step. = He was criticized every step of the way.

We'll guide you through the process step by step.

Let's take this one step at a time.

[count] :a level or rank in a scale

a step above/below average

a step beyond what was expected

The new job is a step up/down for her. [=the new job is more/less important, challenging, etc., than the job she had before]

[count] :the flat piece of wood, stone, etc., that forms one of the levels of a staircase

They sat on the steps in front of the house.

The top step [=stair] squeaks when you step on it.

[count] :a movement or pattern of movements made by someone who is dancing

a ballet step

dance steps

US music :the distance from one tone of a musical scale to the next [count]

The melody moves up/down a step. [noncount]

The melody moves upward by step [=in a series of steps] from D to C. - see also half step, whole step

[count] :a piece of exercise equipment consisting of a small platform that you use by stepping on and off it

Working out with a step can be very rigorous. - see also step aerobics

steps [plural] Brit :stepladder

a/one step ahead of

better prepared than (someone or something)

The teacher really has to work to keep one step ahead of the class.

She always seems to be one step ahead of me.

able to avoid being caught or found by (someone or something)

So far the killer has managed to stay one step ahead of the police/law. [=managed to avoid being caught by the police]

break step

to stop walking or marching with the same rhythm as another person or group of people

The soldier was startled and broke step.

fall into step

to begin walking or marching with the same rhythm as another person or group of people

He fell into step beside her and struck up a conversation.

in step

with the same rhythm as someone or something

They walked in step down the avenue.

usually + with

We danced in step with the music.

matching or agreeing with someone or something

She's in step with people her age. [=she has the same ideas, problems, etc., as other people her age]

The practice is not in step with modern morality.

mind/watch your step

to walk carefully

It's slippery, so watch your step.

to speak or behave carefully

You'd better watch your step with me, young lady.

out of step

not moving with the same rhythm as someone or something

One of the dancers was out of step.

not matching or agreeing with someone or something

Her fashion sense is completely out of step. - often + with

She's out of step with current fashion.

Critics say the rule is out of step with the times. [=the rule does not agree with the ideas that are popular or important now]

verb

always followed by an adverb or preposition steps; stepped; stepping

[no obj]

to move in a specified direction by lifting your foot and putting it down in a different place

The sailor stepped ashore.

She stepped onto/off the bus.

They stepped aside/forward/backward to let her pass.

Please step away from the door. :to move somewhere by walking

He stepped outside for a moment.

Step in/into my office for a minute.

to put your foot down - usually + in or on

He accidentally stepped on a nail.

She stepped in a puddle.

step aside/down

[phrasal verb]

to leave a job or official position

He stepped down [=resigned] as president.

She'll step aside after her replacement is appointed.

step back

[phrasal verb]

to stop doing something or being actively involved in something for a time so that you can think about it and make decisions in a calm and reasonable way

You need to step back and give yourself some time to work through this.

step forward

[phrasal verb]

to give or offer help, information, etc.

A witness stepped forward to identify the robber.

step in

[phrasal verb]

to become involved in an activity, discussion, etc., in order to prevent trouble or provide help

He stepped in and took charge.

She stepped in before a fight could start.

step into

[phrasal verb]

step into (something) :to take a particular role or do a particular task

She stepped into the role/position of director.

She's retiring, and it won't be easy to find someone who can step into her shoes. [=fill her shoes; who can do her job]

step lively

xem lively

step on it

or US step on the gas

informal :to drive faster

Step on it, they're getting away!

step on someone's toes

xem toe

step out

[phrasal verb] US :to briefly leave a place

I need to step out [=pop out] for a moment.

She just stepped out to get some milk.

step out of line

informal :to disobey rules or behave badly

If you step out of line, you'll get kicked off the bus.

step right up

chiefly US - used to invite people to gather around to see a show or to buy things

Step right up [=(Brit) roll up, roll up] and see the world's greatest magic show!

step up

[phrasal verb]

to increase in amount or speed

Production has stepped up in recent months.

to say openly or publicly that you are the person who should get something or who can do something :to come forward

No one yet has stepped up to claim responsibility.

to do better :to succeed in providing what is needed by making a greater effort, improving your performance, etc.

The team's best player is injured, so someone else needs to step up.

step (something) up or step up (something)

to increase the amount or speed of (something)

The company has stepped up production.

to improve (something)

The other players need to step up their performance. - see also step-up

step up to the plate

xem plate

* Các từ tương tự:
step-, step aerobics, step change, step stool, stepbrother, step-by-step, stepchild, stepdaughter, stepfather
noun

The steps of the dance were very intricate

movement

move

I think I hear father's step on the stair

footfall

footstep

tread

In his master's steps he trod, where the snow lay dinted

footstep

footprint

trace

spoor

track

trace

mark

impression

imprint

vestige

What steps are needed to improve the situation?

action

initiative

measure

activity

procedure

move

motion

Can we not proceed from one to the other in easy steps?

stage

move

gradation

degree

progression

My mother's cottage is just a few steps away, at the bottom of the garden

pace

footstep

stride

Do you think that her ideas of discipline are in step with the times? I am not sure they are in step at all

in step (with)

in keeping (with)

in harmony or agreement (with)

harmonious (with)

agreeable (with)

according (with or to)

concordant (with)

attuned (to)

in tune (with)

consonant (with)

consistent (with)

appropriate (to)

fitting (for)

conventional

traditional

routine

You must admit that her views are out of step with the committee's

out of step (with)

out of keeping (with)

out of or not in harmony or agreement (with)

not harmonious (with)

not agreeable (with)

not according (with or to)

discordant (with)

not concordant (with)

not attuned (to)

out of tune (with)

not consonant (with)

inconsistent (with)

inappropriate (to)

not fitting (for)

offbeat

unconventional

eccentric

Slang kinky

The way to unravel the problem is to analyse it step by step

step by step

gradually

a step at a time

slowly

steadily

We must take steps to prevent this from happening again

take steps

proceed

move

begin or start or commence to act or to take action

do something

You must really watch your step with Marnie to avoid upsetting her

watch one's step

tread carefully or cautiously

be cautious or careful

exercise care or caution

be wary or discreet

be on the qui vive

be or remain alert

be on one's guard

have or keep one's wits about one

take care or heed

Colloq pussyfoot about

steps

After leaving the village, I directed my steps southward, towards the coast

a course

way

route

direction

path

movement

passage

journey

journeying

travels

travelling

Claire walked down the steps to greet me

b stairway

stairs

stair

staircase

stepladder

US and Canadian stoop

verb

Step lively or you'll miss your last chance to see the elephants

move

walk

look

pace

stride

It seemed the right time for us to step in and take over the company

step in

intervene

interfere

intercede

become involved

He'd better step on it if he is going to catch his plane

step on it

hurry (up)

make haste

hasten

speed up

step down

Don't you think it time you stepped down from the chairmanship

a resign

abdicate

quit

bow out

retire

Using this transformer, we can step down the voltage gradually

? b decrease

diminish

reduce

step out

Would you mind stepping out for a few minutes while we settle this in private

a go outside or out of doors

leave

Notice how quickly Genevieve has started stepping out again after her bereavement

? b go out

socialize

Our firm stepped out of the negotiations when we saw who was bidding

c become disinvolved

withdraw

secede

step up

George has certainly stepped up in the world since I knew him at university

a improve

progress

They stepped up the pace until she could no longer keep up with them

b increase

accelerate

raise

intensify

boost

escalate

up

speed up

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