| 单词 | to make a step or steps |
| 释义 | > as lemmasto make a step or steps d. fig. to take a step or steps: to perform a move or moves in a course of action; to take action or measures towards attaining an end. Similarly to make a step or steps (now rare). to take the necessary steps: often, to take the action prescribed by law as necessary to attain some implied object, e.g. the enforcement of a debt. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > doing > act or do [verb (intransitive)] > take action or act towards a result to make moyen (also moyens)1449 not to lift a finger1529 to take action?1551 solicitate1572 to make a step or stepsa1628 to take a step or stepsa1628 a1628 J. Preston New Covenant (1629) ii. 53 Thou takest not a steppe into any action..but it is ruled and over-ruled by the Lord. 1737 Gentleman's Mag. Feb. 150/1 These, Sire, are the principal Steps to be taken in order to reform your State. 1794 R. B. Sheridan Duenna (new ed.) iii. 53 How shall I intreat your pardon for the rash step I have taken? 1849 T. B. Macaulay Hist. Eng. II. vi. 44 James now took a step which greatly disconcerted the whole Anglican party. 1867 A. Trollope Last Chron. Barset II. xlvii. 33 He wishes that I should take some step in the matter. 1885 Law Rep.: Appeal Cases 10 386 The owner..has taken no steps to disabuse them of that belief. 1891 Leeds Mercury 2 May 6/5 Steps have already been taken to suppress this demoralising traffic. < as lemmas |
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