step

定義

1. 名詞

   One movement of your foot when you walk.

   例文

   • He took a step forward and offered his hand.
   • She counted every step as she climbed the hill.
   ≈stride
2. 名詞

   A flat part of a stair or ladder where you put your foot.

   例文

   • Jessamy ran down the steps of the house.
   • Be careful on the top step.
3. 名詞

   The part of a spade where you push with your foot.

   例文

   • He pressed his boot against the step of the spade.
   • The old spade's step had worn smooth.
4. 名詞

   The small part joining the stem of a glass to its base.

   例文

   • The wineglass had a thin step between stem and base.
   • A chip in the step made the glass wobble.
5. 名詞

   One stage in a process.

   例文

   • He improved step by step.
   • The first step is to find a job.
6. 名詞

   The place where you step on and off a bus or train.

   例文

   • The driver must have a clear view of the step.
   • Mind the step as you get on the train.
7. 名詞

   The distance covered by one move of the foot.

   例文

   • One step is usually about three feet.
   • He measured the room in steps.
8. 名詞

   A short distance.

   例文

   • It is only a step.
   • The shop is just a step from here.
9. 名詞

   A mark left by a foot, in old-fashioned use.

   例文

   • Fresh steps in the snow led toward the cabin.
   • Police followed the steps leading away from the scene.
10. 名詞

    The way someone walks.

    例文

    • You can often know a man by his step.
    • She crossed the hall with a slow step.