单词 | steppingstone |
释义 | steppingstone /step"ing stohn'/, n. 1. a stone, or one of a line of stones, in shallow water, a marshy place, or the like, that is stepped on in crossing. 2. a stone for use in mounting or ascending. 3. any means or stage of advancement or improvement: She looked on the governorship as a steppingstone to the presidency. [1275-1325; ME] |
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