单词 | stride |
释义 | stride (strīd) v. strode (strōd), strid·den (strĭdn), strid·ing, strides v.intr. 1. To walk with long steps, especially in a hasty or vigorous way. 2. To take a single long step, as in passing over an obstruction. 3. To stand or sit astride; straddle. v.tr. 1. To walk with long steps on, along, or over: striding the stage. 2. To step over or across: stride a brook. 3. To be astride of; straddle. n. Idioms: 1. The act of striding. 2. a. A single long step. b. The distance traveled in such a step. 3. a. A single coordinated movement of the four legs of a horse or other animal, completed when the legs return to their initial relative position. b. The distance traveled in such a movement. 4. often strides A step of progress; an advance: making great strides in their studies. hit (one's) stride 1. To achieve a steady, effective pace. 2. To attain a maximum level of competence. take in stride To cope with calmly, without interrupting one's normal routine: taking their newfound wealth in stride. [Middle English striden, from Old English strīdan.] strider n. |
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