英语词汇“stepping-stone”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

to increase the amount of something you do► increase

· We must increase public awareness of the health risks associated with sunbathing.· The government is increasing pressure on drug-traffickers.· The imposition of martial law will only increase violence and repression.

► step up

to increase your efforts or activities, especially in order to improve a situation that is not as good as you want it to be: step up something: · The US government stepped up its war against terrorism.· The police presence is to be stepped up at this year's carnival.step it up (=make a greater effort to achieve something): · It's good we were able to step it up at the end of the game.

► expand

to increase something so that it covers a wider area or range of activities: · Dr. Martin also helped expand housing opportunities for people with AIDs.· The agency hopes to expand coverage of new musical talent on its Internet site.expand something to something: · They fund programs that expand health benefits to wider segments of the community.

► broaden

to increase something such as knowledge, experience, or your range of activities: · At Missouri, Wright broadened his experience by working on a local newspaper.· The library is installing new technology to broaden access to its huge store of information.· The company has broadened its product range in the US.

► extend

to increase something such as your influence or control over something: · The US government is still trying to extend its influence over European politics.· We can extend our effectiveness enormously by the use of up-to-date technology.· Time Warner recently extended its reach to the world's biggest music business.

► intensify

to increase activities or efforts, especially against an enemy or someone who opposes you: · In the run-up to the election, terrorists have intensified their activities.· China is intensifying efforts to fight crime.· We have no choice but to intensify the strike campaign.· The latest merger will intensify competition among defense companies.

单词	stepping-stone
释义	stepping-stoneˈstepping-ˌstone noun [countable] Examples EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS A different route this time around the back of the mountain, over the stream by way of some stepping-stones. And may this book be at least a small stepping-stone on your way. As a result regional trading blocs are emerging as natural stepping-stones in an evolutionary process toward a truly global economy. In that image, life events are stepping-stones or crossroads. It was for three years only, but it was a promising stepping-stone to a proper appointment. Jobs became the stepping-stones for social advancement and personal fulfillment. On my map they look like submerged stepping-stones for a giant King Neptune, each stride 100 kilometers. Thesaurus Longman Language Activatorto increase the amount of something you do► increase · We must increase public awareness of the health risks associated with sunbathing.· The government is increasing pressure on drug-traffickers.· The imposition of martial law will only increase violence and repression. ► step up to increase your efforts or activities, especially in order to improve a situation that is not as good as you want it to be: step up something: · The US government stepped up its war against terrorism.· The police presence is to be stepped up at this year's carnival.step it up (=make a greater effort to achieve something): · It's good we were able to step it up at the end of the game. ► expand to increase something so that it covers a wider area or range of activities: · Dr. Martin also helped expand housing opportunities for people with AIDs.· The agency hopes to expand coverage of new musical talent on its Internet site.expand something to something: · They fund programs that expand health benefits to wider segments of the community. ► broaden to increase something such as knowledge, experience, or your range of activities: · At Missouri, Wright broadened his experience by working on a local newspaper.· The library is installing new technology to broaden access to its huge store of information.· The company has broadened its product range in the US. ► extend to increase something such as your influence or control over something: · The US government is still trying to extend its influence over European politics.· We can extend our effectiveness enormously by the use of up-to-date technology.· Time Warner recently extended its reach to the world's biggest music business. ► intensify to increase activities or efforts, especially against an enemy or someone who opposes you: · In the run-up to the election, terrorists have intensified their activities.· China is intensifying efforts to fight crime.· We have no choice but to intensify the strike campaign.· The latest merger will intensify competition among defense companies. 1something that helps you to progress towards achieving somethingstepping-stone to/toward(s) The course will be a stepping stone to another career.2 stepping stones [plural] a row of large flat stones that you walk on to get across a stream
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