stride
stride — 動詞
- stridepresent simple I / you / we / they
- strideshe / she / it
- strodepast simple
- striding-ing form
- striddenpast participle
1. to take long, purposeful steps when moving on foot, often showing that you feel
大步走
快速且大步地行走
to take long, purposeful steps when moving on foot, often showing that you feel confident, urgent, or in charge
Yuna strode across the station concourse to catch her train before the doors closed.
Yuna 大步穿過車站大廳，趕在車門關上前上了火車。
stride + across + [location] for direction
The head teacher strode into the classroom and the noise stopped immediately.
校長大步走進教室，教室裡頓時鴉雀無聲。
Chidi strode confidently through the busy market, weaving between the stalls.
Chidi 自信地大步穿過擁擠的市場，在攤位之間穿梭。
stride + through + [place]; adverb: confidently
Rather than wait for the lift, Ada strode up the stairs two at a time.
Ada 沒有等電梯，而是一次兩階地大步走上樓梯。
The general strode along the line of soldiers, inspecting each uniform closely.
將軍沿著士兵的隊伍大步走過去，仔細檢查每個人的制服。
stride + along + [line/path]
- stride across
- stride into
- stride through
- stride along
- stride confidently
- stride purposefully
文法句型
stride + [direction adverb/preposition]
用法筆記
Frequently used with a direction preposition or adverb (across, into, through, along, up). The verb already carries the idea of speed and purpose, so modifiers like quickly or fast are usually unnecessary.
常見錯誤
stride out
phrasal verbto walk with long, confident steps, especially as you move away from someone or something
大步走出去；大步邁開
After the argument, Justin strode out of the café without looking back.
The runner strode out ahead of the pack in the final lap of the race.
to deal with a difficult or unpleasant situation calmly and without letting it affect you
從容應對；不當一回事
Shirin failed the driving test twice, but she took it in her stride and booked another lesson right away.
Starting a new school can be hard, but most children take the change in their stride after a few weeks.
hit your stride
idiomto reach a point where you start doing something well, confidently, and at your best speed
進入最佳狀態；發揮實力
The band was nervous for the first song, but by the third one they had hit their stride.
It took Renata a few months to hit her stride as a project manager, but now everyone respects her.
stride — 名詞
- stridesingular
- stridesplural
1. an important improvement or step forward in a particular area, such as scientifi
進展
在某一領域取得的重大進步
an important improvement or step forward in a particular area, such as scientific research, social reform, or personal skill development — almost always used in the plural form strides
Taiwan has made impressive strides in renewable energy over the past ten years.
臺灣在過去十年間，在再生能源方面取得了驚人的進展。
make + impressive + strides + in + [field]
The team of doctors made remarkable strides toward finding a cure for the rare disease.
醫療團隊在尋找這種罕見疾病療法方面取得了卓越的進展。
make + remarkable + strides + toward + [goal]
Students in the after-school programme made great strides in their reading ability within six months.
參加課後計畫的學生在六個月內，閱讀能力有了很大的進步。
The charity made steady strides in reducing child hunger despite limited funding.
這家慈善機構儘管資金有限，在減少兒童飢餓方面仍持續取得穩定進展。
- make strides
- great strides
- significant strides
- remarkable strides
- impressive strides
- steady strides
- strides in
- strides toward
- progress
broader and more general; can be uncountable; strides emphasises visible, concrete advances
- advancement
more formal than strides and often used in academic or professional contexts
- breakthrough
a sudden, major discovery rather than steady progress over time
文法句型
make + [adjective] + strides + in/toward + [field/goal]
用法筆記
Only used in the plural (strides), never as a singular count noun in this sense. An adjective (great, significant, remarkable, steady, important) is almost always added before strides.
常見錯誤
2. a long and energetic step that covers more distance on the ground than a normal
大步
行走或跑步時跨出的一大步
a long and energetic step that covers more distance on the ground than a normal step while moving on foot
The stream was narrow enough to cross in two quick strides.
那條小溪很窄，兩大步就跨過去了。
With each powerful stride, the marathon runner pulled further ahead of the pack.
那位馬拉松跑者每一步都強而有力，逐漸拉開與對手的距離。
with each/every stride — measuring progress
Gita took one long stride over the muddy puddle and landed on dry pavement.
Gita 跨了一大步越過泥濘的水坑，落在乾燥的人行道上。
The little boy's short legs could not keep up with his father's easy, swinging strides.
小男孩短短的雙腿跟不上父親那輕鬆而擺動的大步伐。
contrasting strides: [adj] + strides
Dewi measured the distance between the two trees in five full strides.
Dewi 用五個大步量出兩棵樹之間的距離。
- long stride
- quick stride
- easy stride
- take a stride
- with each stride
- in two strides
- full strides
文法句型
take + a + stride
[number] + long strides
with each/every stride
用法筆記
A stride is longer than a regular step. You can count strides to measure rough distances. The verb pace (to count by walking) uses strides as a natural unit.
常見錯誤
3. a pair of trousers or pants, used mainly in British and Australian informal Engl
褲子；長褲
英澳非正式用法的褲子
a pair of trousers or pants, used mainly in British and Australian informal English
James wore a sharp pair of grey strides to his cousin's wedding last summer.
James 去年夏天參加表弟婚禮時，穿了一條筆挺的灰色長褲。
pair of + [colour] + strides
The shop window displayed light cotton strides perfect for the hot Australian weather.
櫥窗裡展示著輕薄的棉質長褲，非常適合澳洲炎熱的天氣。
Olivia found a nice pair of beige strides on sale at the department store.
Olivia 在百貨公司的特價區找到一條很合適的米色長褲。
Hassan packed three pairs of strides for the two-week trip to Sydney.
Hassan 為期兩週的雪梨之旅打包了三條長褲。
countable: three pairs of strides
- pair of strides
- grey strides
- cotton strides
- wear strides
- buy strides
文法句型
pair of strides
[adjective] strides
用法筆記
Always plural — you cannot say a stride to mean one trouser leg. Use a pair of strides for a single garment. This meaning is most common in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand; unfamiliar to most American English speakers.
常見錯誤
同根字
- stridesnoun (plural / trousers)B2
- stridernoun (person who strides)C1
- astride副詞 / 介系詞C1