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单词 goose-stepped
释义

goose-step

1 of 2

verb

ˈgüs-ˌstep How to pronounce goose-step (audio)
goose-stepped; goose-stepping; goose-steps

intransitive verb

1
: to march in a goose step
2
: to practice an unthinking conformity

goose step

2 of 2

noun

: a straight-legged stiff-kneed step used by troops of some armies when passing in review

Synonyms

Verb

  • adhere (to)
  • comply (with)
  • conform (to)
  • follow
  • mind
  • obey
  • observe
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Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Soldiers marched in goose step under a red arch emblazoned with the hammer and sickle as cannons fired 100 rounds. Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2021 The goose step is also used by North Korea and was performed by the military in Nazi Germany. Washington Post, 20 Apr. 2021 The tap-tap-tap of the goose step, dancing right up to my door. Laura Moser, The New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2021 Then suddenly, the honor guard switched to the goose step, but only for short time, less than a dozen paces. Brad Lendon, CNN, 15 Apr. 2021

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1879, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1806, in the meaning defined above

goose-stepped

verb

past tense of goose-step
as in stomped

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • stomped
  • trudged
  • stepped
  • stamped
  • marched
  • traipsed
  • perambulated
  • plodded
  • lumbered
  • paraded
  • strode
  • filed
  • treaded
  • trod
  • tramped
  • paced
  • hiked

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • strolled
  • wandered
  • ambled
  • meandered
  • rambled
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