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单词 step in
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step in

phrasal verb
If you step in, you get involved in a difficult situation because you think you can or should help with it.
If no agreement was reached, the army would step in. [VERB PARTICLE]
There are circumstances in which the State must step in to protect children. [VERB PARTICLE]
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step in in British English

verb
1. (intr, adverb) informal
to intervene or involve oneself, esp dramatically or at a senior level
adjective step-in
2. (prenominal)
(of a garment, etc) put on by being stepped into; without fastenings
3. 
(of a ski binding) engaging automatically when the boot is positioned on the ski
noun step-in
4. (often plural)
a step-in garment, esp underwear

step-in in British English

(ˈstɛpˌɪn)
adjective
1. 
(of garments etc) put on by being stepped into; without fastenings
2. 
(of a ski binding) engaging automatically when the boot is positioned on the ski
I chose a pair of Switch high back step-in bindings.

step in in American English

to intervene
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step-in in American English

(ˈstɛpˌɪn)
adjective
1. 
put on by being stepped into
a step-in dress
noun
2. 
a step-in garment
3.  [pl.]; OLD-FASHIONED
short panties worn by women

Examples of 'step in' in a sentence
step in

He turned and took a step in the direction of the disturbance.
Hilton, John Buxton THE INNOCENTS AT HOME (A SUPERINTENDENT KENWORTHY NOVEL)
It reached a point where one of her Very Important fellow panellists decided to step in.
Daisy Waugh TEN STEPS TO HAPPINESS (2003)
Grasping these `ways of thinking "has been for me a critical step in unlocking the mysteries of their very different lives.
Newbery, Linda RIDDLE ME THIS (1993)

Chinese translation of 'step in'

step in

vi

  1. (= intervene) 介入 (jièrù)
See step

Nearby words of
step in

  • step back
  • step by step
  • step down
  • step in
  • step off
  • step up
  • stepbrother

All related terms of 'step in'

to be in step/out of step with sb
( fig ) 与(與)某人一致/不一致 yǔ mǒurén yīzhì/bù yīzhì
to walk with a spring in one's step
轻(輕)快有力地走路 qīngkuài yǒulì de zǒulù
step up
( increase : efforts, pace etc ) 增加 zēngjiā
step off
( plane, platform ) 走下来(來) zǒu xiàlái
step down
辞(辭)职(職) cízhí
step back
▶ to step back (from sth) ( fig ) 跳出(某事)来(來)看 tiàochū (mǒushì) lái kàn
step aside
= step down
stepladder
活梯 huótī
to walk in step/out of step (with sb)
(与(與)某人)步伐一致/不一致 (yǔ mǒurén) bùfá yīzhì/bù yīzhì
(phrasal verb) 
Definition
to intervene (in a quarrel or difficult situation)
If no agreement was reached, the army would step in.
Synonyms
intervene
The situation calmed down when police intervened.
take action
become involved
chip in (informal)
intercede
She had occasionally tried to intercede for me.
take a hand
See step

Additional synonyms

in the sense of intercede
Definition
to act as a mediator in order to end a disagreement
She had occasionally tried to intercede for me.
Synonyms
mediate,
speak,
plead,
intervene,
arbitrate,
advocate,
interpose

Nearby words of
step in

  • step
  • step by step
  • step down or aside
  • step in
  • step on it
  • step something up
  • stereotype

Related terms of
step in

  • in step

Synonyms of 'step in'

step in

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