| 词汇 | step in |
| 释义 | Idiom step in to become involved.An outside buyer stepped in to save the company. Related vocabulary: step up to the platePhr V step in steps, stepping, stepped step in to get involved in an argument or a difficult situation, in order to try to stop it or to deal with itI try not to step in and sort out the kids' arguments but sometimes I just have to. often + to do sthA Japanese bank stepped in to provide financial support for the project. step in to try to help or stop the trouble when a situation is difficult or there is an argument: Gary stepped in to calm things down between the boys. Compaq computer corporation stepped in to provide Connor with $12 million in start-up funding.■ SIMILAR TO: intervene formal step inTo enter into some position, activity, or situation to intervene or improve it. We'd still be dealing with this mess if the manager hadn't stepped in and figured out a solution. We have a new marketing specialist stepping in to try and turn the company's profits around. You're here as an observer, but if you see a situation in the classroom, please step in. step in (to the breach)Fig. [for someone] to assume a position or take on a responsibility when there is a need or an opportunity to do so. The person who was supposed to help didn't show up, so I stepped into the breach. The manager stepped into the breach when Jane got sick. step in(to some place)to walk into a place. Tiffany stepped into the room and said hello to everyone. She stepped in to say hello. step inEnter into an activity or situation; also, intervene. For example, The business was doing poorly until Stan stepped in, or They are going to make a mess of the mailing unless someone steps in and shows them what to do . [Late 1400s] Also see step into. step inv. 1. To enter into an activity or a situation: A substitute stepped in for the injured player. 2. To intervene: The government stepped in to end the strike. |
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