| 单词 | steppingstone |
| 释义 | steppingstone in American English (ˈstɛpɪŋˌstoʊn) noun Also stepping stone1. a stone, usually one of a series, used to step on, as in crossing a stream or soft turf 2. something used to better one's position or situation; means of advancement steppingstone in American English (ˈstepɪŋˌstoun) noun 1. a stone, or one of a line of stones, in shallow water, a marshy place, or the like, that is stepped on in crossing 2. a stone for use in mounting or ascending 3. any means or stage of advancement or improvement She looked on the governorship as a steppingstone to the presidency Word origin [1275–1325; ME]This word is first recorded in the period 1275–1325. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: carry, character, dress, return, reverseExamples of 'steppingstone' in a sentence |
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