take a step back

动词 v.

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To withdraw temporarily from a situation in order to evaluate it; to cease one's course of action and take a moment to reflect on it; to try and gain some perspective. figuratively
    — By establishing GBR, the Department for Transport intends to "take a step back" from the day-to-day running of the railways, which will be music to the ears of many.

词形变化

takes a step back present,singular,third-person taking a step back participle,present took a step back past taken a step back participle,past
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