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step noun
⇨ step (take a step forward) ⇨ action (a first step towards a united Europe) ⇨ stage 1 (explain sth step by step) ⇨ walk (quicken your step) ⇨ take steps ⇨ act verbstep verb
⇨ walk 1 step noun step ♦︎ footstep ♦︎ pace ♦︎ strideThese are all words for the act of lifting your foot and putting it down again in order to walk or move somewhere. 这些词均表示迈步、步伐。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to take a (few) step(s) / pace(s) / stride(s) back / forward / to / towards (sth)◆to take a step / pace backwards◆quick steps / footsteps / strides◆light / heavy steps / footsteps◆to take a step / pace◆to hear (sb's) steps / footsteps■ step [countable] the movement you make when you lift your foot and put it down in order to walk or move somewhere; the distance that you cover when you do this 迈步；一步（的距离）◆the baby's first steps婴儿学步◆He took a step towards the door.他朝门口迈了一步。◆I could hear his steps coming closer.我听到他的脚步声近了。◆He turned and retraced his steps (= went back the way he had walked).他转过身顺原路往回走。◆ (BrE) The hotel is only a short step (= a short way to walk) from the beach.那旅馆离海滩只有几步路。◆ (NAmE) The hotel is only steps away from the beach.那旅馆离海滩只有几步路。 see also step ⇨ walk noun , step ⇨ walk verb 1 ■ footstep / /ˈfʊtstep/ / [countable, usually plural] the sound your foot makes when you take a step, either walking or running （走路或跑步的）脚步声◆I could hear her footsteps echoing in the hall.我听到她的脚步声在大厅里回荡。■ pace [countable] one step that you take when walking or running; the distance that you cover when you do this （走或跑时）迈出的一步；一步（的距离）；步幅◆She took two paces forward.她向前迈了两步。◆Jean followed a few paces behind.琼在后面几步远的地方跟着。 see also pace ⇨ walk verb 1 ■ stride [countable] one long step; the distance covered by one long step 大步；一大步（的距离）◆He crossed the room in two strides.他两大步跨到屋子另一头。◆She lengthened her stride to try and keep up with him.她加大步伐想要赶上他。 see also stride ⇨ walk noun , stride ⇨ walk verb 1 action noun ➡ See also the entry for ⇨ process 另见process条action ♦︎ measure ♦︎ step ♦︎ act ♦︎ move ♦︎ gesture ♦︎ deed ♦︎ stunt ♦︎ doingThese are all words for a thing that sb does. 这些词均表示行为、行动。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆an action / a measure / a step / an act / a move / a gesture / a deed / a stunt by sb◆a step / move / gesture towards sth◆a heroic / brave / daring action / step / act / move / gesture / deed◆a kind / charitable / generous action / act / gesture / deed◆a / an evil / terrible act / deed◆to take actions / measures / steps◆to do an action / an act / a deed / a stunt◆to perform an action / an act / a deed / a stunt◆to make a step / move / gesture■ action [countable, uncountable] a thing that sb does; the process of doing sth in order to make sth happen or to deal with a situation 所做之事；行动；行为过程◆Her quick action saved the child's life.她行动迅速，救了小孩的命。◆Each of us must take responsibility for our own actions.我们每个人都必须对自己的行为负责。◆Only the priest can perform these actions.只有神父才能够做这些事。◆We shall take whatever actions are necessary.我们将采取任何必要的措施。◆Firefighters took action immediately to stop the blaze from spreading.消防员立即采取行动阻止火势蔓延。◆What is the best course of action in the circumstances?在这种情况下，最佳的应对方法是什么？◆She began to explain her plan of action to the group.她开始向小组成员讲解她的行动计划。■ measure [countable] an official action that is done in order to achieve a particular aim （官方的）措施，方法◆Special measures are being taken to protect the local water supplies.正采取特别措施保护当地供水。◆Tougher measures against racism are needed.需要对种族主义采取更强硬的措施。◆This is just a temporary measure, while the emergency exists.这仅仅是在紧急情况下采取的临时措施。◆The government introduced emergency measures to stave off an economic crisis.政府推行了紧急措施来暂时纾缓经济危机。■ step [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.这是向统一欧洲的目标迈进的第一步。◆We are taking steps to prevent pollution.我们正采取措施防止污染。◆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 forward in the treatment of the disease.研制出这种新药是治疗这一疾病的重大进展。■ act [countable] a thing that sb does 行为；行动◆an act of kindness / generosity / love / aggression / desperation善行；慷慨之举；爱的表示；挑衅；铤而走险◆You have committed a serious criminal act.你已经犯下严重罪行。◆The very act of writing out your plan clarifies what you need to do.将计划写下来，这样做能厘清你要做的事。◆He was caught in the act of stealing (= caught stealing).他偷窃时当场被抓。NOTE 辨析 Action or act?These two words have the same meaning but are used in different patterns. An act is usually followed by of and/or used with an adjective. Action is not usually used with of but is often used with his, her, etc. 这两个词意义相同，但用于不同的句型。act通常后接of，并常与形容词连用。action通常不与of连用，但常与his、her等词连用◆a heroic act of bravery英雄壮举◆a heroic action of bravery ◆his heroic actions / acts during the war他在战争中的英雄壮举 Action often combines with take but act does not. * action常与take搭配，act则不能◆We shall take whatever acts are necessary. ■ move [countable] (especially journalism 尤用于新闻) an action that you do or need to do to achieve sth （为达目的而采取或需要采取的）行动◆This latest move by the government has aroused fierce opposition.政府最近采取的这一行动引起了强烈的反对。◆The management has made no move to settle the strike.资方还没有采取任何措施来解决罢工问题。◆If he wants to see me, he should make the first move.他要是想见我就得采取主动。◆Getting a job in marketing was a good career move.找份市场营销的工作是个不错的职业选择。■ gesture / /ˈdʒestʃə(r)/ / [countable] a thing that you do or say to show a particular feeling or intention （表明感情或意图的）姿态，表示◆It was a nice gesture (= it was kind) to invite his wife too.把他妻子也请来是友好的表示。◆Words and empty gestures are not enough－we demand action!讲空话或摆姿态是不够的－我们需要的是行动！◆We do not accept responsibility but we will refund the money as a gesture of goodwill / a goodwill gesture.我们不承担责任，但愿意退款，以表善意。■ deed [countable] (formal or literary) a thing that sb does that is usually very good or very bad （善或恶的）行为，行动◆It's a stirring tale of heroic deeds.这是一则激动人心的英雄事迹。◆These were evil deeds perpetrated by wicked people.这些伤天害理的事都是坏人干的。◆ (rather informal, especially spoken) I took Sarah's children to school so I've done my good deed for the day.我送了萨拉的孩子去上学，所以今天已经做了善事。■ stunt [countable] a dangerous and difficult action that sb does to entertain people, especially as part of a film （尤指电影中的）特技表演◆He did all his own stunts in the movie.影片中所有的特技都是他自己完成的。◆a stunt pilot / rider / team特技飞行员／骑手／表演队◆a stuntman / stuntwoman男特技演员；女特技演员ⓘ Stunt is also used, sometimes in a disapproving way, for sth that is done in order to attract people's attention. * stunt有时含贬义，指意在引起注意的花招或噱头◆They jumped off London Bridge as a publicity stunt.他们跳伦敦桥作为宣传噱头。 ■ doing [countable, usually plural, uncountable] a thing done or caused by sb 所做的事；所作所为◆I've been hearing a lot about your doings recently.关于你的所作所为我最近听到很多。 stage1 noun the early stages of a process 进程的早期阶段The performers went on stage. 演员们登上了舞台。 ➡ See also the entry for ⇨ round 另见round条stage ♦︎ phase ♦︎ step ♦︎ round ♦︎ legThese are all words for a period of development or a part of a process. 这些词均表示发展的阶段、步骤。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a stage / phase / step / round / leg of sth◆the first / second / third / next / final / last stage / phase / step / round / leg◆the initial / preliminary / opening stage / phase / step / round◆the early stages / phases / steps / rounds◆the opening / current / latest stage / phase / round◆successive stages / phases / steps / rounds◆a / an important / critical / crucial / key / difficult stage / phase / step◆to begin / enter / reach / finish a stage / phase / round / leg■ stage [countable] a state or period that sb/sth passes through while developing or making progress; a separate part that a process is divided into （发展或进程的）时期，阶段，状态，步骤◆The product is at the design stage.该产品处于设计阶段。◆The children are at different stages of development.这些孩子处于不同的成长阶段。◆At one stage it looked as though they would win.有一段时间他们好像有获胜的希望。◆The pay increase will be introduced in stages (= not all at once).工资的提高将分步进行。◆We can take the argument one stage further.我们可以把辩论更深入一步。■ phase / /feɪz/ / [countable] a period in a process of change or development （变化或发展的）阶段，时期◆We are now entering a critical phase of the campaign.我们现在进入了运动的关键性阶段。◆His anxiety about the work was just a passing phase.他对工作的担心只是暂时性的。◆Most teenagers go through a difficult phase.大多数青少年都会经历一个容易出问题的时期。NOTE 辨析 Stage or phase?A phase is always a period of time with a beginning and an end; you can enter, go through or finish a phase and you can talk about what happens during a phase and how long it will last. Phase is used especially to talk about planned stages of a project, or the different emotional stages of a person's life. Stage can be used in the same way, but it can also be used to talk about a particular state or moment within a longer period of time: sth can be at a particular stage, but not at a phase. * phase总是指有始有终的一段时间，可以作动词enter、go through或finish的宾语，作介词during的宾语，也可以作动词last的主语。phase尤用于表示一个项目的规划阶段或人生情感的不同阶段。stage除上述用法外还可表示一个较长时期的某个特定状态或时刻，可以用作介词at的宾语，phase则不能◆The product is at the design phase. ◆At one phase it looked as though they would win. ■ step [countable] one of a series of things that sb does or that happen, which forms part of a process 步；阶段◆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2步了。◆I'd like to take this idea a step further.我想把这个想法深化一步。◆The promotion was a big step up (= move to a better position) in his career.这次晋升是他在事业上向前迈进的一大步。◆I'll explain it to you step by step.我来一步一步地给你解释。■ round [countable] a set of events which form part of a longer process 阶段；轮次◆The party did very well in the final round of voting.该党在最后一轮投票中表现得非常出色。■ leg [countable] one part of a journey 一段路程◆At last we were on the homeward leg of our journey.我们终于踏上了回家的旅程。 walk noun walk ♦︎ gait ♦︎ step ♦︎ stride ♦︎ treadThese are all words for the way sb walks. 这些词均表示步态。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆with a / an ... walk / gait / stride / tread◆a light / heavy step / tread◆to have a / an ... walk / gait■ walk [singular] a way or style of walking; the act or speed of walking rather than running 步态；步行；步行速度◆I recognized her by her walk.我根据她走路的样子认出了她。◆He did a funny walk and made the children laugh.他故意作出滑稽的步态，逗得孩子们大笑。◆The horse slowed to a walk.那匹马慢下来缓步而行。■ gait / /geɪt/ / [singular] (written) the way that sb normally walks, especially when this is slightly unusual （尤指有些异常的）步态◆He walked with a rolling gait (= moving forward and from side to side).他走起路来摇摇摆摆。■ step [singular] the way that sb walks, often when this shows how they are feeling （常指显示心情的）步伐，步态◆I recognized her quick light step.我认出了她那轻快的脚步。◆I quickened my step.我加快了脚步。◆There was a new spring in his step (= he was walking in a cheerful and lively way).他脚步轻盈，充满活力。 see also step ⇨ step noun ■ stride [singular] a way of walking or running with long steps, especially in a determined way （尤指坚定的）大阔步，步伐◆He entered the clearing with his familiar, purposeful stride.他迈着那熟悉而坚定的步伐走进这片空地。◆Rooney scored from 20 metres without breaking (his) stride (= making it irregular).鲁尼不慌不忙从20米外射门得分。 see also stride ⇨ step noun NOTE 辨析 Step or stride? Step is used more to describe the speed with which sb walks; stride is used more to describe the length of the steps sb takes. You quicken your step, but lengthen your stride. * step较多用于描述走路的速度，stride较多用于描述步伐的大小。quicken your step表示加快脚步，lengthen your stride表示加大步伐。 see also step , stride ⇨ step ■ tread / /tred/ / [singular] (written) the way that sb walks, especially the sound that they make 步态；（尤指）脚步声◆I could hear his heavy tread on the stairs.我听到楼梯上他那沉重的脚步声。◆She moved with the light tread of a dancer.她走路时步子轻盈得像个舞者。 act verb act ♦︎ do something ♦︎ take action ♦︎ take steps ♦︎ move ♦︎ make a, your, etc. moveThese words all mean to deal with a situation in a particular way. 这些词均表示行动、采取措施。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to act / take action / take steps / move / make your move against sb / sth◆to act / do something / take action / take steps / move to do sth◆to act / do something / take action / take steps / move / make your move immediately◆to act / do something / take action / move quickly■ act [intransitive] to do sth for a particular purpose or in order to deal with a situation 行动；做事◆It is vital that we act to stop the destruction of the rainforests.至关重要的是，我们应该采取行动制止破坏雨林。◆The girl's life was saved because the doctors acted so promptly.多亏医生行动迅速，女孩的生命得救了。◆He claims he acted in self-defence.他声称自己是出于自卫。ⓘ Act in this meaning is often followed by an adverb relating to speed or urgency. * act表达此义时，常后接表示迅速或紧急之意的副词◆They acted at once / immediately / promptly / quickly / swiftly.他们立即采取了行动。 Act is also often used when people are talking about whether sb should be blamed for doing sth that has had a negative effect. * act也常用于谈及某人的行为造成负面结果而是否应该受到指责◆He acted in self-defence / in good faith.他是出于自卫／好意。 ■ ˈdo something phrase (does, did, done) (rather informal, especially spoken) to act with a particular purpose or in order to deal with a situation 行动；做事◆The company ought to do something about the poor service.这公司应对差劲的服务采取点儿措施。◆Don't just stand there－do something.别光站在那儿，做点儿什么吧。■ ˌtake ˈaction phrase (took, taken) (especially journalism 尤用于新闻) to act with a particular purpose or in order to deal with a situation 行动；做事◆Firefighters took action immediately to stop the blaze from spreading.消防员立即采取行动阻止火势蔓延。■ ˌtake ˈsteps phrase (took, taken) (especially written) to do a series of things in order to achieve sth 采取（一系列）措施◆We are taking steps to prevent pollution.我们正采取措施防止污染。ⓘ Unlike other verbs in this group, take steps does not necessarily suggest that sth is very urgent. 有别于这组词中的其他动词，take steps不一定意味着事情很紧急。■ move [intransitive] (especially journalism 尤用于新闻) to act with a particular purpose or in order to deal with a situation 行动；做事◆The police moved quickly to dispel the rumours.警察迅速采取行动来消除谣言。ⓘ Move is usually followed by an adverb relating to speed or urgency such as swiftly or quickly. * move通常后接表示迅速或紧急的副词，如swiftly或quickly。■ make a, your, etc. ˈmove idiom (made, made) (especially written) to do the action that you intend to do or need to do in order to achieve sth 采取行动；开始行动◆The rebels waited until nightfall before they made their move.叛乱者等到夜幕降临才开始行动。 walk1 verb He walked into the room. 他走进房间。go walking in the mountains 去山里徒步旅行walk ♦︎ step ♦︎ stride ♦︎ stroll ♦︎ pace ♦︎ march ♦︎ tread ♦︎ prowlThese words all mean to move or go somewhere by putting one foot in front of the other on the ground. 这些词均表示行走、步行。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to walk / step / stride / stroll / march to / towards sb / sth◆to walk / step / stroll / pace / march / prowl around / round (sth)◆to walk / stroll / pace / march / prowl up and down◆to walk / pace / prowl to and fro / back and forth◆to step / tread in / on sth◆to walk / step / stride / march briskly◆to walk / step / stride quickly◆to walk / step / tread carefully / gingerly / lightly◆to pace / prowl nervously / restlessly◆to walk / pace / prowl the streets / corridors■ walk [intransitive, transitive] (usually used with an adverb or preposition 通常与副词或介词连用) to move or go somewhere by putting one foot in front of the other on the ground, but without running 行走；步行◆'How did you get here?' 'I walked.'“你怎么到这儿来的？”“我走路来的。”◆The baby is just learning to walk.这孩子刚学走路。◆The door opened and Jo walked in.门开了，乔走了进来。◆I had to walk all the way home.我只好一路走回家。◆Women have to walk several miles each day to get water.妇女们每天得步行几英里去取水。■ step (-pp-) [intransitive] (always used with an adverb or preposition 总是与副词或介词连用) to lift your foot and move it in a particular direction or into a particular place; to move or walk a short distance 迈步；踏；行走◆Step forward when your name is called out.叫到你名字时向前迈一步。◆I accidentally stepped on her toe.我不小心踩到了她的脚。◆We had to step carefully to avoid the broken glass.我们不得不谨慎移动脚步以免踩上碎玻璃。◆She stepped aside to let them pass.她站到一旁让他们过去。◆Could you step inside for a moment?你能进来一会儿吗？ see also step ⇨ step noun ■ stride (past tense strode) [intransitive] (not used in the perfect tenses; usually used with an adverb or preposition 不用于完成时；通常与副词或介词连用) to walk with long steps in a particular direction, especially quickly or in a determined way. （尤指快速或坚定地）大步走，阔步行走◆He strode off in search of a taxi.他大步走开去找出租车。◆She strode angrily into his office.她气愤地大步闯进他的办公室。 see also stride ⇨ step noun ■ stroll / /strəʊl; NAmE stroʊl/ [intransitive] (usually used with an adverb or preposition 通常与副词或介词连用) to walk somewhere in a slow relaxed way, often for pleasure 散步；闲逛◆People were strolling around in the grounds.人们在花园里漫步。 see also amble , saunter ⇨ wander ■ pace [intransitive, transitive] (usually used with an adverb or preposition 通常与副词或介词连用) to walk up and down in an area a lot of times, taking regular steps, especially because you are feeling nervous or angry （尤指因紧张或愤怒）来回踱步，走来走去◆She paced up and down outside the interview room.她在面试室外面踱来踱去。◆He was pacing the room like a caged animal.他像关在笼子里的动物一样在房间里走来走去。 see also pace ⇨ step noun ■ march [intransitive] (usually used with an adverb or preposition 通常与副词或介词连用) (of a group of people, especially soldiers) to walk with stiff regular steps at the same speed （人群，尤指士兵）齐步走，行进◆Guards were marching up and down outside the building.卫兵在大楼外来回队列行进。◆They marched 20 miles to reach the capital.他们行军20英里来到了首都。◆Troops marched on the town.部队向城里开进。ⓘ March can also be used about an individual person, meaning 'to walk somewhere quickly in a determined way'. * march还可指单个人坚定地快步行进。 see also march ⇨ march ■ tread /tred/ / (trod, trodden or trod, trod) [intransitive] (always used with an adverb or preposition 总是与副词或介词连用) (BrE) to put your foot down while you are stepping or walking 踩；踏；践踏◆Ouch! You trod on my toe!哎哟！你踩着我脚了！◆Careful you don't tread in that puddle.小心别踩到水坑里。NOTE 辨析 Step, stride, pace or tread?Each of these words has a different set of adverbs that tend to be used with it. You can step briskly, quickly, carefully, lightly or gingerly. You can stride briskly, quickly, angrily, confidently or purposefully. You can pace nervously, restlessly or slowly. You can tread carefully, gingerly, softly, lightly, heavily or warily. However, in American English use step instead of tread, unless the meaning is figurative. 这些词各自都有不同的副词常与之搭配使用。与step搭配的副词有briskly、quickly、carefully、lightly和gingerly。与stride搭配的副词有briskly、quickly、angrily、confidently和purposefully。与pace搭配的副词有nervously、restlessly和slowly。与tread搭配的副词有carefully、gingerly、softly、lightly、heavily和warily。但是在美式英语中，除非使用比喻义，否则用step，不用tread◆ (figurative) We must tread carefully (= be careful about how we do this) －we don't want to offend anyone.我们必须谨慎行事－我们可不想冒犯任何人。 ■ prowl / /praʊl/ / [transitive, intransitive] (written) (usually used with an adverb or preposition 通常与副词或介词连用) to walk around an area, especially because you are bored or anxious and cannot relax （尤指因无聊或焦虑）徘徊，走来走去◆He prowled the empty rooms of the house at night.夜里，他在家中那些空荡荡的房间里踱来踱去。◆Her husband was prowling restlessly around the room.她丈夫焦躁不安地在房间里走来走去。 |