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单词 stride
释义
stride1 nounstride2 verb
stridestride1 /straɪd/ ●○○ noun Entry menu
MENU FOR stridestride1 step2 improvement3 take something in your stride4 get into your stride5 way of walking6 break (your) stride7 put somebody off their stride8 (match somebody) stride for stride
Examples
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
  • Doctor Jameson hurried past us, taking long strides.
  • In four angry strides, Stuart was through the front gate.
  • Len was out of the room in two strides.
  • She'd lost some weight and seemed to move with a quicker stride.
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
  • But even those strides have not brought the system back to normal.
  • He came in with a long stride, with head erect, and calm authoritative eyes.
  • In the eleventh century this notion made great strides.
  • Jimmy was old enough to take it in his stride.
  • Saintsbury has really hit its stride with its Pinot Noirs, which seem to be getting better each year.
  • There have been some strides at the federal level in cleaning up diesels.
Thesaurus
Longman Language Activatorto deal successfully with a difficult situation
to deal successfully with a fairly difficult but ordinary situation: · "How did you manage while you were unemployed?'' "Luckily, I had some savings.''· I'll be away for a week, do you think you can manage on your own?· Helen was always a difficult child. None of her teachers knew how to manage her.· The seminar discusses typical work-related problems and strategies to manage them.
to succeed in dealing with difficult problems in your life, your job, or your relationships: · It's a tough job but I'm sure he'll cope.cope with: · When I got back from holiday, I had an enormous backlog of work to cope with.cope emotionally/financially/psychologically etc: · The kids were very young and it was difficult to cope financially.cope well/successfully/nicely etc: · People who cope successfully with difficult situations usually look ahead and anticipate the circumstances.
to live through an unhappy or unpleasant time in your life, and deal with the problems that it brings: · Her friends helped her to get through the first awful weeks after Bill died.
to be dealing successfully with a difficult situation at the moment: · The police have the situation under control.be under control: · The flight was very bumpy but the pilot assured us that everything was under control.bring something under control (=start to deal with it successfully): · The disease is spreading so fast that it is going to take years to bring it under control.keep something under control: · During the 1990s low oil prices helped to keep inflation under control.
especially spoken /overcome especially written to deal successfully with a problem so that it no longer exists or is not as bad: · I've always wanted to overcome my fear of spiders.· It's perfectly normal to be a bit nervous. I'm sure you'll get over it once you start your presentation.· The school overcame the problem of funding by getting local firms to sponsor them.
to consider, understand, and deal with a very difficult or important problem or situation: · The residents of the small town are still struggling to come to grips with the tragedy.· Teachers must be prepared to spend time getting to grips with new technology.· No country has really got to grips with the problem of nuclear waste.
to deal successfully with a sudden, unexpected situation or problem by trying especially hard: · We are calling on all our employees to rise to the occasion and become more efficient and productive.· The team rose to the challenge and fought back to produce another goal.rise to the challenge of something: · Naylor was one of those men who rise to the challenge of danger.
to deal with an unexpected or difficult problem calmly and confidently: · Liz seems to be taking the divorce in her stride.· Most kids get teased a bit at school - they have to learn to take it in their stride.· Nigel smiled and took the criticism in his stride.
to deal with a problem or difficult situation, by being able to ignore or forget about it: · Kate rose above all the trouble at home and did well in her classes.· Immigrants to the country were struggling to survive and rise above the poverty that surrounded them.
to make progress very rapidly
if people make great strides , they make progress very rapidly towards improving knowledge or methods, especially in scientific, technical, or educational areas: · Science has made great strides since the 1970s.make great strides in: · Great strides have been made in reducing air pollution in US cities.· The conference highlighted the great strides made in education in Third World countries.make great strides towardsBritish /toward American: · We have made great strides towards equality between the sexes in legal status and rights.
to make progress very quickly towards achieving something, especially faster than other people: · Our export sales have continued to forge ahead this year.forge ahead in: · Growing environmental fears have made climate research all the more important, and Europe is forging ahead in this field.forge ahead with: · The Prime Minister promised that the government would forge ahead with the reforms.
British /improve/develop etc by leaps and bounds American if a person or the study, development etc of something comes on in leaps and bounds , they make progress very quickly, especially in knowledge or ability: · Jake was slow to learn to read, but now he's coming on in leaps and bounds.· We were very surprised to see the way this field of philosophical thought has grown by leaps and bounds.
a single movement when you are walking
the single movement that you make when you put one foot in front of the other when you are walking: · I was so breathless, I could only manage a few steps.take a step: · Zoe took a step forward to let the man pass. with short/heavy/light etc steps: · She walked briskly, with quick, short steps.
the sound of someone's foot being placed on the ground when they are walking or running: · Suddenly Rachel heard footsteps behind her in the dark street.· I could always recognise my mother's footsteps as she scurried up the stairs.
the distance you go when you take a single step: · He took a couple of paces forward, then stopped.· Eddie walked a few paces behind his mother, his head hung low.· I'd gone about ten paces, when I heard a strange sound behind me.
a long step you take when you are walking quickly: · In four angry strides, Stuart was through the front gate.· Doctor Jameson hurried past us, taking long strides.
Collocations
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY
 The government has made great strides in reducing poverty.
 Collins dealt with the reporters’ questions without breaking stride.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE
· I was off-balance, falling forward, lurching with giant strides, certain that the next step would end in a nosedive.· Pilot groups working since the middle of last year have already made giant strides in factory efficiency.· Actually the best bit was the giant stride in, which was about fifteen feet high.
· In the eleventh century this notion made great strides.· Rice has made its greatest strides diversifying since Gillis took over in 1993.· The early fusion experiments looked as if they were making great strides toward the desired goal.· However, in these settings, at their best, great strides were made in medical and teaching techniques.· One notable disappointment in the tasting was the performance of Los Vascos, which had been making great strides in recent years.· We have made great strides in de-emphasising the beer parties, but not many people in the general public have noticed.· Environmental Protection Prevention has made its greatest strides in the environmental arena.
· Meh'Lindi glanced once over her shoulder then ran on, taking huge strides.· Reggie Taylor has made huge strides the last two years.· They ran back down, huge crunching strides.· Now in the nineteenth century and amid huge strides in scientific achievement, biblical cruelty became even more unacceptable.
· He came in with a long stride, with head erect, and calm authoritative eyes.· She pivots again, and in two long strides she is down at the far end of the bench watching the play.· The longer stride actually slowed his progress by 30 percent, exactly as the model had predicted.· He had taken long strides and I had trotted after him with my tiny steps.· From the base of the flake a long stride left gains a foot ledge.· Taking no chances, he avoided them both in one long stride.
VERB
· Then, without pausing for breath or breaking her stride, she pushed open the door of his private office.· Stunned, the woman broke stride and spun around.· Wonderful girl; didn't even seem to break stride.
· Just as the teacher was getting into her stride, the whole school was plunged into darkness.· By half-past three, when their lessons were normally over, Hugo felt he was getting into his stride.· The work had scarcely got into its stride before it was interrupted by the outbreak of the Wars of Independence.· In some peculiar way he seemed to be getting into his stride.· They were just getting into their stride when they received an invitation from Lila to come to her place.· The first speaker was getting into his stride.· On this occasion, fate in the form of Boz Buckland stepped in before Vulcan had got into full stride.
· Once Elena experiences her vision, however, Shakespeare hits his stride.· As Amelia hit her stride, she began to do more things her own way.· As a choreographer, though, he had only just begun to hit his stride.· Saintsbury has really hit its stride with its Pinot Noirs, which seem to be getting better each year.· He was hitting receivers in stride, looking off one receiver and going to another and throwing very effectively underneath.· The conglomerate really hit its stride in the third quarter.
· Furious with myself for these creeping insidious thoughts I focussed on lengthening my stride and levitating the rucksack.· Without exchanging a word we lengthened our strides, splashing through puddles, and made for the door.· He had walked away from Sophie and now she lengthened her stride to catch him up.· Quinn walked home the way he had come, lengthening his strides with each new block.· The animal responded at once, quickly lengthening its stride into a gallop.
· I mean, they've made such strides ... We were sent to X-ray.· Rice has made its greatest strides diversifying since Gillis took over in 1993.· Pilot groups working since the middle of last year have already made giant strides in factory efficiency.· One notable disappointment in the tasting was the performance of Los Vascos, which had been making great strides in recent years.· They made great strides at Maastricht and moved the train or conveyor belt a long way forward towards federalism.· The Tyrone champions have made fine strides lately while Keady are back on top in the orchard county.· Blacks were making strides in quieter ways as well.
· Human experimenters have found it surprisingly difficult to put bats off their stride by playing loud artificial ultrasound at them.· Don't react in the expected way; put him off his stride and you are already one step ahead.· Well, it took a lot to put Jimmy out of his stride.
· He took mountains in his stride.· She keeps walking, her long legs taking long, purposeful strides.· Rut the Europa took it in its stride, sucking itself to the tarmac and slicing through.· He had taken long strides and I had trotted after him with my tiny steps.· I was very impressed with our position, but Peter just took it in his stride.· B, who is unofficial team cheerleader, perhaps the ultimate, all-time, hands-down cheerleader, takes the news in stride.· No doubt, he felt he could take that in his stride.· Her teammates have learned to take this in stride.
Phrases
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY
  • Human experimenters have found it surprisingly difficult to put bats off their stride by playing loud artificial ultrasound at them.
► (match somebody) stride for stride
  • Liz seems to be taking the divorce in her stride.
  • Most kids get teased a bit at school - they have to learn to take it in their stride.
  • Nigel smiled and took the criticism in his stride.
  • Cocooned in happiness, Leslie seemed to take it in his stride, his attitude one of cheerful impatience.
  • He took mountains in his stride.
  • I was very impressed with our position, but Peter just took it in his stride.
  • Jimmy was old enough to take it in his stride.
  • No doubt, he felt he could take that in his stride.
  • Rut the Europa took it in its stride, sucking itself to the tarmac and slicing through.
  • You do dangerous things and take them in your stride just for starters.
  • You took everything in your stride - walking up Henry Street, a bucket of water went right in front of me.
  • By half-past three, when their lessons were normally over, Hugo felt he was getting into his stride.
  • If this book has a significant weakness, it is simply that it takes three chapters to get into its stride.
  • In some peculiar way he seemed to be getting into his stride.
  • Just as the teacher was getting into her stride, the whole school was plunged into darkness.
  • The first speaker was getting into his stride.
  • The work had scarcely got into its stride before it was interrupted by the outbreak of the Wars of Independence.
  • They were just getting into their stride when they received an invitation from Lila to come to her place.
  • Stunned, the woman broke stride and spun around.
  • Wonderful girl; didn't even seem to break stride.
1step [countable] a long step you make while you are walking → pace:  Paco reached the door in only three strides.2improvement [countable] an improvement in a situation or in the development of somethingmake great/major/giant etc strides The government has made great strides in reducing poverty.3take something in your stride British English, take something in stride American English to not allow something to annoy, embarrass, or upset you:  When the boss asked Judy to stay late, she took it in stride.4get into your stride British English, hit your stride American English to start doing something confidently and well:  Once I get into my stride, I can finish an essay in a few hours.5way of walking [singular] the way you walk or run:  the runner’s long, loping stride6break (your) stride especially American English a)to begin moving more slowly or to stop when you are running or walking b)if you break your stride, or if someone or something breaks it, you are prevented from continuing in what you are doing:  Collins dealt with the reporters’ questions without breaking stride.7put somebody off their stride especially British English, knock/throw/keep somebody off stride American English to make someone unable to do something effectively, by not allowing them to give all their attention to it:  Shea’s testimony threw the defense off stride.8(match somebody) stride for stride to manage to be just as fast, strong, skilled etc as someone else, even if they keep making it harder for you
stride1 nounstride2 verb
stridestride2 ●○○ verb (past tense strode /strəʊd $ stroʊd/, past participle stridden /ˈstrɪdn/) [intransitive always + adverb/preposition] written Word Origin
WORD ORIGINstride2
Origin:
Old English stridan
Verb Table
VERB TABLE
stride
Simple Form
PresentI, you, we, theystride
he, she, itstrides
PastI, you, he, she, it, we, theystrode
Present perfectI, you, we, theyhave stridden
he, she, ithas stridden
Past perfectI, you, he, she, it, we, theyhad stridden
FutureI, you, he, she, it, we, theywill stride
Future perfectI, you, he, she, it, we, theywill have stridden
Continuous Form
PresentIam striding
he, she, itis striding
you, we, theyare striding
PastI, he, she, itwas striding
you, we, theywere striding
Present perfectI, you, we, theyhave been striding
he, she, ithas been striding
Past perfectI, you, he, she, it, we, theyhad been striding
FutureI, you, he, she, it, we, theywill be striding
Future perfectI, you, he, she, it, we, theywill have been striding
Examples
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
  • Brian strode out of the room without speaking.
  • The Principal came striding towards me, and shook my hand.
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
  • Gustave strode in, followed by the five-legged sheep and the showman in the blue blouse.
  • He'd got to stride out on to the field as though he hadn't a care in the world.
  • If she strode out she would just about do it; her office was only across the road and down the side-street.
  • Indeed, Percy Lovitch voiced the thought to Rev. Levitt as he strode past the minister and his wife.
Thesaurus
THESAURUS
to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other: · I missed the bus so I decided to walk.· We’ve walked about eight miles today.
to walk without any clear purpose or direction: · They wandered around the narrow streets of the old city.
to walk with long steps in a determined, confident, or angry way: · A man in a suit came striding purposefully into the hall.· She strode onto the stage and began to address the audience.
to walk first in one direction and then in another many times, especially because you are nervous: · Nick was pacing up and down, waiting for the phone to ring.
to walk quickly with firm regular steps – used especially about soldiers or someone who is angry: · The troops marched past with smart uniforms and good discipline.· Sheila marched into the office and demanded an apology.
to walk through deep water: · We had to wade across the river.
to walk putting your feet down very hard, especially because you are angry: · She turned and stomped off without looking back.
Longman Language Activatorto walk quickly
to walk quickly, taking big steps, in an angry, determined or confident way: stride into/out of/towards etc: · Brian strode out of the room without speaking.· The Principal came striding towards me, and shook my hand.
to walk quickly and with firm steps, especially because you feel angry or determined: march into/off/towards etc: · Sheila marched straight into the office and demanded an apology.· "I'll never forgive you for this," Marge said, and she marched off without a backward glance.
to walk backwards and forwards within a small area, especially because you are nervous, bored, or angry: pace back and forth/up and down: · "We're going to be late," Jordan said irritably, pacing up and down the room.· Sarah paced back and forth along the corridor, waiting for the doctor to come back.· A lion paced up and down the cage, growling.pace the room/floor etc: · Meryl was also awake, pacing the floor in her dressing-gown.
Collocations
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB
· He opened the gate, walked up the drive and strode confidently through the front door.· They strode confidently ahead in nice straight parallel lines.· Klepner's big moment had arrived and the ex-Harvard Business School man strode confidently to the podium.
· On the driveway up to the house, a Victorian mansion, two men are striding purposefully.· I said, striding purposefully toward the desk.· Ahead of him, Peng Yu-wei strode purposefully up the path, his long legs showing no sign of human frailty.· Beneath it, across the ornately worked rugs Maurice had undoubtedly paid for, Natasha strode purposefully ahead.· Roirbak strode purposefully towards the light, his long hair being blown into disorder.· Through this garden of artificial delights and into his inclement mood, Sofia Mendes strode purposefully.· He watched as she strode purposefully towards the de Courmont house, her back straight, head up.
NOUN
· Rohmer and Duvall strode away down the corridor with Gilbert close behind.· He heard her mocking laugh as, arm in arm with her sister, she strode off down the corridor.· Cardiff strode down the corridor towards them, followed by Lawrence.· A triumphant smile lit his perspiring face as he strode along the corridor to the kitchen.· She stood looking after him as he strode down the corridor towards the opposite end of the house.· She could hear footsteps striding along the corridor behind her.· She thought, in a moment he will be gone, striding along the corridor, out of sight.
· Sometimes Dolly marched out of the drawing-room, slamming the door and striding out of the house.· As Lachlan knocked, Luch opened the door and he strode past her unseeing.· I knocked on the open door and strode into the front room trusting that Patterson was right behind me.· Luke pulled open the door and strode down the drive to Sonny who was waiting in the trap.· Wrenching the swing door open, she strode out of the building and headed for the street.· She turned back quickly into the house, closed and bolted the door and strode across to the telephone.
· Then he turned on his heel and strode from the room.· Then, almost in the same breath, he turned on his heel and strode out of the room without another word.· He stared into Johnny's face for several seconds, turned abruptly on his heel and strode away without looking back.· With that, he turned on his heel and strode into his cabin, slamming the door behind him.
· Smiling for the first time since he could remember, Sonny strode back to the house.· The driver was already pulling away in the Rolls, and Edouard already striding towards the house.· Once his boots were satisfactorily freed of mud, Jonadab strode into the house, leaving the rest to follow.· They had at Castle Menzies - at the sunrise of the movement, striding from house to house, irresistible.· Sometimes Dolly marched out of the drawing-room, slamming the door and striding out of the house.· Alexei gestured at the still-quivering sword, and then strode on into the house.
· He clenched his teeth, pulled back his shoulders and began to stride up the road.· Liz took Anna's elbow and the case, and strode toward the road.· As the car moved off, the man strode into the road as if his intention to confront Elliott had simply been mistimed.· He strode across the road and headed towards the quayside, leaning against the black metal fencing that ran along the embankment.· Before Blanche could turn to reply, he was already striding away up the road in his suit.
· Then he released her abruptly and strode from the room.· The lieutenant snorted in disgust, and strode off around the room to bully his men.· The bedroom door had burst open and Peter was striding into the room.· Then he turned on his heel and strode from the room.· Then, almost in the same breath, he turned on his heel and strode out of the room without another word.· I started talking, at first to myself, striding about the room.· Romanov rose from the table and without bothering to offer an explanation strode out of the room and headed straight for the lift.· A woman strode into the room.
· How lucky Dmitri was to be able to stride on stage and become some one entirely different.· When he did arrive he strode across the stage and pushed his way through the pass door without a word.
· Perhaps he was ashamed of striding the dark wintry streets with a woman in a tea-cosy.· Nutmeg now strode off down the street towards Scruffy's house.· Then we spot a tall, blonde woman striding up the street in our direction.
· Caroline strode to the windows and plumped her hands down on the sill.· Rory did not switch on a light, but strode to the window and jerked back the drapes.· Chiding herself for her reflex reaction of fear, Meryl strode to the window and examined the catch.
VERB
· They all had to wipe the smiles off their faces when she came striding through the door.· Soon they came striding up the darkened front walk.· Imagine our surprise at the start of this season when this fresh-faced, super-fit figure came striding across the Loughborough training pitch.· She was watching the door when on the stroke of two the tall Czechoslovakian came striding into the hotel.· When no reply came, he strode off towards Derby Street, casting not one single glance in Pol's direction.· Some hours later he came striding into the station-master's office to collect me.
 to walk quickly with long steps → marchstride across/into/down etc He strode toward her.► see thesaurus at walk
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