[countable] one of a series of things that you do in order to achieve sth or to solve a problem步骤；措施◆This year's sales are an important step towards achieving our goal of being market leader.今年的销售额是实现我们成为市场领袖这目标的重要一步。◆We need to take steps to prevent this from happening again.我们必须采取措施防止此事再次发生。one of a series of things that sb does or that happen, which forms part of a process阶段；步◆The next phase of the plan takes automation a step further.计划的下一个阶段会将自动化向前推进一步。◆I'll explain how to install the program step by step.我会一步一步地解释程序的安装方法。◆a step-by-step approach to dealing with stress循序渐进应付压力的方法 SYN stage ●in/out of ˈstep (with sb/sth)thinking or doing sth in the same way as/in a different way from other people想法一致／不一致◆They have raised their prices in step with other airlines.他们和其他航空公司一道涨了价。●keep ˈstep with sb/sthto be aware of changes that are taking place and be ready to change too if necessary紧跟时代步伐；紧跟◆The company failed to keep step with key trends.这家公司未能紧跟大趋势。●one step aˈhead (of sb)in a better position than sb（比某人）领先一步◆This information will allow us to stay one step ahead of our competitors.这一消息将使我们比竞争对手领先一步。