step out
step out — 片語動詞
- step outbase form
- steps out3rd person singular
- stepping out-ing form
- stepped outpast simple
1. to leave your home and go to social events, restaurants, bars, or places of ente
外出
出門參加社交活動
to leave your home and go to social events, restaurants, bars, or places of entertainment with other people.
Theo stepped out for drinks with his colleagues after the project was finished.
Theo 在專案完成後和同事外出喝了一杯。
step out for [purpose]
Since the twins were born, we rarely step out for dinner or shows.
自從雙胞胎出生後，我們很少外出吃飯或看表演。
Shanti loves to step out on Friday nights and sample the food at new restaurants.
Shanti 喜歡在週五晚上外出，到新開的餐廳品嚐美食。
Daichi and Putri step out twice a week to visit galleries or hear live music.
Daichi 和 Putri 每週外出兩次，參觀畫廊或聽現場音樂。
- go out
more general; 'step out' feels slightly more purposeful or planned
- stay in
to remain at home instead of going out socially
文法句型
step out for [purpose]
step out on [day/occasion]
step out — 動詞
- step outpresent simple I / you / we / they
- steps out3rd person singular
- stepping out-ing form
- stepped outpast simple
1. to leave a room, building, or vehicle briefly, usually to do something specific
暫時離開
短暫離開某處
to leave a room, building, or vehicle briefly, usually to do something specific like answering a phone, getting fresh air, or running a quick errand.
Andrés stepped out of the lecture hall to take a call from his sister.
Andrés 暫時離開演講廳，去接妹妹打來的電話。
step out of [place] + purpose clause
The librarian stepped out for a moment and asked Greta to watch the front desk.
圖書館員暫時離開了一下，請 Greta 幫忙看櫃台。
Femi stepped out onto the fire escape to get some fresh air between meetings.
Femi 走到防火逃生梯上，在會議空檔呼吸一下新鮮空氣。
Owen stepped out of the taxi and helped his grandmother carry the bags inside.
Owen 下了計程車，幫祖母把袋子提進屋裡。
During the exam, one student asked to step out for a drink of water.
考試期間，有一名學生請求暫時離席去喝水。
- step in
to enter a place briefly
文法句型
step out of [place]
step out for [short time/purpose]
用法筆記
Subject is usually a person. The location being left is typically introduced by 'of' or 'from'. This sense differs from GO OUT SOCIALLY in that the purpose is practical rather than recreational.
常見錯誤
2. to begin walking or marching more quickly, with longer strides and more energy,
健步走
以充滿活力的速度行走
to begin walking or marching more quickly, with longer strides and more energy, often as part of a group or in a purposeful manner.
The hikers stepped out along the mountain trail at dawn.
登山者們在黎明時分沿著山路健步前行。
step out + direction phrase
Femi told the team to step out and pick up the pace for the final lap.
Femi 教練大喊，要隊員們加快步伐衝刺最後一圈。
The marching band stepped out to the rhythm of the drums during the parade.
樂儀隊踩著鼓聲的節奏，在遊行中闊步前進。
Greta stepped out onto the track with fierce determination in her eyes.
Greta 帶著堅定的眼神，大步走向跑道。
文法句型
step out [direction]
step out + adverbial of pace
3. (euphemistic, old-fashioned) to pass away or die, as if stepping out of life and
過世；離世
去世的委婉說法
(euphemistic, old-fashioned) to pass away or die, as if stepping out of life and into whatever comes next.
Mrs. Chen stepped out quietly in her sleep at the age of ninety-two.
陳老太太在睡夢中安詳離世，享年九十二歲。
euphemistic use with temporal context
When the last surviving trustee steps out, the estate goes to charity.
最後一位在世受託人過世後，遺產將捐給慈善機構。
The poet's final letter said he was ready to step out and meet his maker.
那位詩人在最後一封信中說，他已準備好離世去見造物主。
My great-aunt stepped out at the ripe age of ninety-seven, surrounded by her grandchildren.
我的姨婆在九十七歲高齡時離世，子孫們都陪伴在身邊。
文法句型
step out [without object]
用法筆記
This euphemism is dated and uncommon in modern everyday English. Most contemporary speakers prefer 'pass away' or 'die'. It may appear in older literature or formal obituaries aiming for a gentle tone.
常見錯誤
4. to go out frequently to parties, social gatherings, clubs, and cultural events,
活躍社交
積極參加社交活動
to go out frequently to parties, social gatherings, clubs, and cultural events, leading an active and busy social life.
Since moving to Taipei, Joshua has been stepping out almost every weekend.
自從搬來台北後，Joshua 幾乎每個週末都外出社交。
step out + frequency adverb
Putri stepped out every night during fashion week, attending shows and after-parties.
時裝週期間 Putri 每晚都外出參加秀場和派對。
Cyrus is known for stepping out with artists and musicians around the city.
Cyrus 以經常和城裡的藝術家與音樂人聚會社交而聞名。
After the divorce, Sade decided to step out more and rebuild her social circle.
離婚之後，Sade 決定多參加社交活動，重建自己的人際圈。
- go out a lot
less emphatic, neutral register
- hit the town
more informal, suggests nightlife specifically
- stay home
to remain at home rather than socialising
文法句型
step out [adverb of frequency/time]
用法筆記
Subject is always a person. This sense overlaps with GO OUT SOCIALLY (phrasal verb sense) but emphasises regularity and enthusiasm rather than a single instance of going out.
5. to have a romantic or sexual relationship with someone other than your current p
劈腿；出軌
對伴侶不忠
to have a romantic or sexual relationship with someone other than your current partner, without that partner's knowledge or consent.
Sade found out that her husband had been stepping out with a coworker for months.
Sade 發現她丈夫和同事出軌好幾個月了。
step out with [other person]
The tabloids claimed the actor was stepping out on his wife while filming overseas.
八卦雜誌聲稱那位男演員在海外拍片時劈腿了他的妻子。
step out on [partner]
Owen accused his girlfriend of stepping out after he saw her texts with another man.
Owen 看到女友和另一個男人的訊息後，指控她劈腿。
The song tells of a man who regrets stepping out on the one who loved him.
這首歌描述一個男人後悔背叛了愛他的人。
- cheat on
the most common modern equivalent, neutral register
- be unfaithful to
more formal and general
- two-time
informal, older slang
- be faithful
to remain loyal to a partner
文法句型
step out on [someone]
step out with [someone else]
用法筆記
The preposition 'on' introduces the betrayed partner (e.g., 'step out on his wife'). Without 'on', the phrase takes 'with' for the other person (e.g., 'step out with a coworker').