Step forward Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈstɛp/ /ˈfɔɹwɝd

STEP FOR-werd

UK

stˈɛp/ /fˈɔːwəd

STEP FAW-wuhd

释义

To move one step ahead physically, or to volunteer or come forward to help or offer information.

用法与细微差别

Used literally (physically moving ahead) and figuratively (volunteering or taking initiative). Common in formal and informal speech. Often used when asking for volunteers: 'Who will step forward?' Can imply bravery or willingness to help. Do not confuse with 'step up', which can also mean increasing effort.

• Spanish: dar un paso adelante - ofrecerse voluntario
• Portuguese (BR): dar um passo à frente - apresentar-se
• Portuguese (PT): dar um passo em frente - apresentar-se
• Chinese (Simplified): 迈步向前 - 站出来（自愿）
• Chinese (Traditional): 邁步向前 - 站出來（自願）
• Hindi: आगे बढ़ना - सामने आना
• Arabic: يتقدم للأمام - يتطوع
• Bengali: এগিয়ে আসা - এক ধাপ এগিয়ে যাওয়া
• Russian: выступить вперёд - сделать шаг вперёд
• Japanese: 一歩前に出る - 名乗り出る
• Vietnamese: bước lên - xung phong
• Korean: 나서다 - 앞으로 한 걸음 나아가다
• Turkish: öne çıkmak - bir adım öne geçmek
• Urdu: آگے آنا - سامنے آنا
• Indonesian: maju ke depan - mengajukan diri

例句

Please step forward if you have any questions.

basic

He was the first to step forward and offer help.

basic

Someone needs to step forward and lead the team.

basic

No one wanted to step forward and admit their mistake.

natural

When the teacher asked for a volunteer, Sarah was quick to step forward.

natural

If you know what happened, please step forward and tell us.

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