★ in step (with) 步調一致；與周圍環境一致

　。in step with the times 與時代一致

　。Kitty and her mother wore pretty pink dresses and danced in step with each other.

　　姬蒂和她媽媽穿著漂亮的粉紅洋裝，舞步一致地跳著舞。

 

★ out of step 步調不一致；與周圍環境不一致

　。out of step with the modern world 與現代世界不協調

　。Wade is out of step with this new decade.

　　韋德跟不上這新的十年。

 

★ step by step = one step at a time = by degrees 逐步地

Sue told Bob, "Let's take our relationship slow and one step at a time, because I need to complete my education and get a job."

"Yes," he agreed and then added, "We'll take our time and go step by step, because that's what we both need.”

蘇對鮑伯說：「讓我們緩慢地發展我們的關係吧，一步一步來，因為我需要完成學業，找份工作。」──「好。」鮑伯贊成，接著他補充道：「我們不急，逐步發展，因為我倆都需要如此。

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※ 本文節錄自《Don't Say It! 600個你一定會錯的英文（20K彩色版）》

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