step

n.

1. 脚步[C]
   She took a few steps towards the window.

   她向窗口走了几步。

2. 脚步声[C]
3. 一步的距离；短距离[C]
   The museum is only a short step away from our school.

   博物馆离我们学校不远。

4. 步伐，步调[U][C]
5. 足迹[C]
6. 台阶[P]
7. 步骤；手段；措施[C]
   Steps have been taken to ensure safety.

   已采取了安全措施。

8. 踏板；梯级；（接近目标的）一步，一阶段[C]
   They have made a big step in their business.

   他们在事业上迈进了一大步。

9. 等级；升级
10. 舞步[C]
11. （计量器的）一个刻度[C]
12. 【美】【音】音阶