strides; strode /ˈstroʊd/ ; stridden /ˈstrɪdn̩/ ; striding /ˈstraɪdɪŋ/ strides; strode /ˈstroʊd/ ; stridden /ˈstrɪdn̩/ ; striding /ˈstraɪdɪŋ/ Learner's definition of STRIDE
always followed by an adverb or preposition [no object]
: to walk with very long steps大步走；阔步走。 2 stride /ˈstraɪd/ noun
plural strides
plural strides
Learner's definition of STRIDE
[count]
1
a : a long step大步 -
She crossed the room in only a few strides.她几大步就穿过了房间。
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As he ran down the field, the defender kept up with him stride for stride. [=the defender ran next to him at the same speed]当他在场上向前跑时，对方防守队员步步紧逼。
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sometimes used figuratively有时用作比喻 b : the distance covered by a long step一步（的距离） 3
: a change or improvement that brings someone closer to a goal进步；进展 —
usually plural通常用复数
break (your) stride
chiefly US
: to stop walking or running in a regular and steady way停下脚步；放慢脚步 —
often used figuratively常用作比喻
hit your stride
(US) or British get into your stride
: to begin to do something in a confident and effective way after starting slowly步入轨道；进入状态；驾轻就熟
off stride
◊ If you are walking or running and someone or something (chiefly US) throws/knocks you off (your) stride or (chiefly Brit) puts you off your stride, you are unable to continue walking or running steadily.打乱某人的步伐；打乱某人工作的进展
◊ These phrases are often used figuratively.这些短语常用作比喻。
take (something) in stride
(US) or British take (something) in your stride
: to deal with (something difficult or upsetting) in a calm way从容处理（困难或烦恼的事）