| 词组 | step up |
| 释义 | step up 1. step up sth • step sth up to increase the amount of effort, pressure etc, or increase the speed of something: ▪ In the second half United stepped up the pressure and took the lead. ▪ The government is stepping up its efforts to encourage people to continue their education. ■ SIMILAR TO: increase 2. step up (to the plate) AmE to agree to help someone or take responsibility for doing something: ▪ People will have to step up if they want a crime prevention program in their neighbourhood. ▪ It is easier to criticize others that to step up to the plate yourself. ■ SIMILAR TO: ↑help out 3. Step right up! AmE spoken used about a public show or other event, especially an outdoor one, to call people who are passing to come and watch the show or buy things: ▪ Step right up for the Greatest Show on Earth! ■ SIMILAR TO: Roll up, roll up! BrE |
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