词汇 | step by step |
释义 | Idiom step by step gradually or slowly.These changes need to be made step by step. Usage notes: also used in the form a step at a time: He wanted to rush through the job, but I encouraged him to take it a step at a time. step by step1. Incrementally; in the proper sequential order. Make sure you follow the instructions step by step—don't skip around or it won't turn out right. 2. Slowly, carefully, and deliberately; without being careless or in a rush. It is entirely possible for this project to succeed, we just need to proceed step by step. Major life changes like this can fluster anyone, so just take everything step by step. step-by-step1. Lit. [walking] one step at a time. The old man slowly moved across the lawn step-by-step. 2. Fig. little by little. Just follow the instructions step-by-step, and everything will be fine. step by stepBy degrees, as in You'll have to go through this recipe step by step. This idiom transfers putting one foot in front of the other to other kinds of progress. [c. 1700] ˌstep by ˈstepslowly, one thing after another; gradually: If you take it step by step, learning a language is easy.There are step-by-step instructions on how to build your bookcase.step by step By degrees. |
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