take a step back

短语

词形变化

taken a step back takes a step back 三单 takes a step back taking a step back took a step back taking a step back 现在分词 took a step back 过去式 taken a step back 过去式 taken a step back 过去分词

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To withdraw temporarily from a situation in order to evaluate it; to cease one's course of action and take a moment to reflect on it; to try and gain some perspective.

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