plural (rarely †singular). A flight of stone steps, or a steep lane or alley with steps at intervals, forming a passage from one street to another…
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| 释义 | the world > action or operation > prosperity > advancement or progress > [noun] > rise in prosperity, power, or rank > occasion or means of (10) stairs1585 plural (rarely †singular). A flight of stone steps, or a steep lane or alley with steps at intervals, forming a passage from one street to another… stair1596 figurative. A means of ascending in rank, power, moral excellence, etc. setting-forth1602 †a means of advancement or bringing into celebrity. stepping-stone1653 figurative. Something that is used as a means of rising in the world, or of making progress towards some object; often, a position, office, or the… rise1697 An occasion or means of elevation to higher social rank or position of greater wealth. rare. lift1711 figurative. In various immaterial applications, e.g.: A ‘rise’ in station, prosperity, etc.; promotion; a rise in price; an act of helping, or a… leg up1871 Originally and commonly in to give (a person) a leg up. An act of assistance or aid given in order to help a person improve his or her circumstances… a step in the right direction1877 figurative. An action or movement which leads towards a result; a particular move or advance in a course of action; one of a series of proceedings… a step up1926 figurative. An action or movement which leads towards a result; a particular move or advance in a course of action; one of a series of proceedings… fast track1946 A course, route, or trajectory which results in fast progress or rapid advancement. Cf. slow track, n. 2, which is much less common. |
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