step up

动词 v.
中文释义

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To increase, augment, or advance, especially by one or more steps. idiomatic,transitive
    — Near-synonym: level up
  2. To assume or take responsibility. idiomatic,intransitive
    — Won't anyone step up to the challenge?

词形变化

steps up present,singular,third-person stepping up participle,present stepped up participle,past stepped up past steps up present,singular,third-person stepping up participle,present stepped up participle,past stepped up past

词源

Ellipsis of step up to the plate (“take one's turn at bat, take responsibility”).
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