| 释义 |
- (especially North American English) to do what is necessary in order to benefit from an opportunity or deal with a crisis开始行动，采取措施（以抓住机会或应对危机）
- It's important for world leaders to step up to the plate and honor their commitments on global warming.对世界领导人来说，重要的是开始行动，兑现他们在全球变暖问题上的承诺。
- It’s time for businesses to step up to the plate and accept responsibility.现在是企业挺身而出并承担责任的时候了。
See also plate | step |