stepped

stepped — 動詞

1. the past tense and past participle form of the verb 'step' — used when someone l

1.動詞不及物B1
釋義

踩；踏；邁步

step的過去式與過去分詞

the past tense and past participle form of the verb 'step' — used when someone lifted their foot and put it down in a different place, or put their foot onto or into something, at a time before now.

例句

Esme stepped carefully over the puddle to keep her new shoes dry.

Esme 小心翼翼地跨過水坑，以免弄濕她的新鞋。

stepped + carefully + over [obstacle] — movement across

The old wooden stairs creaked loudly as Tyler stepped onto them.

Tyler 踏上那座舊木樓梯時，梯板發出很大的吱嘎聲。

stepped + onto [surface] — contact with a surface

常見搭配
  • stepped carefully
  • stepped accidentally
  • stepped cautiously
  • stepped quietly
  • stepped on
  • stepped onto
  • stepped into
  • stepped over
  • stepped off
  • stepped out of
  • stepped aside
  • stepped back
  • stepped forward
  • stepped on someone's toes
  • stepped on a crack
  • stepped on the brake
  • stepped onto the stage
  • stepped into the room
同義詞
  • trod

    more literary or formal; suggests heavier or more deliberate foot placement, as in 'trod on sacred ground'

  • walked

    broader and more general; describes ordinary movement on foot without focusing on a single foot placement

  • stomped

    stronger, more forceful downward motion; implies anger or emphasis, unlike the neutral 'stepped'

  • set foot

    idiomatic expression meaning to enter or go onto a place; more formal than 'stepped'

反義詞
  • stepped back

    antonymous in direction — moving backward instead of forward or onto something

  • stayed put

    antonymous in action — remaining in place rather than moving the foot

文法句型

stepped + preposition (on / onto / into / over / off / out of / back / aside)

stepped + adverb (carefully / accidentally / quickly)

用法筆記

This form is always used when describing a completed action in the past. The most common prepositional complements are 'on' (for contact with a surface or object), 'onto' / 'into' (for entering a new position or surface), 'over' (for crossing an obstacle), and 'back' / 'aside' (for changing position).

常見錯誤

He stept on a nail while walking in the yard.
He stepped on a nail while walking in the yard.
The past tense of 'step' is 'stepped', not 'stept'.
She stepped over the puppy careful.
She stepped carefully over the puppy.
The adverb should follow or precede the verb, not replace an adjective form.
They stepped out from the taxi quickly.
They quickly stepped out of the taxi.
Use 'out of' (not 'out from') when leaving a vehicle or enclosed space.
片語動詞

stepped up

phrasal verb

the past tense form of 'step up' — meaning someone increased their effort, took responsibility, or moved forward to a higher position at a time in the past.

When the manager quit suddenly, Nala stepped up and led the team through the crisis.

stepped down

phrasal verb

the past tense form of 'step down' — meaning someone resigned from a position or reduced their level of involvement at a time in the past.

After fifteen years as principal, Dr. Okonkwo stepped down to spend more time with his family.

stepped in

phrasal verb

the past tense form of 'step in' — meaning someone became involved in a situation, usually to help solve a problem or stop a disagreement at a time in the past.

When the two students started arguing, the teacher stepped in and calmed everyone down.

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常用片語

  • stepped on someone's toes
  • stepped out of line
  • stepped up to the plate
  • stepped into the spotlight

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