汉英词典
MEANING OF 步步为营
步步为营
(步步為營)
to advance gradually and entrench oneself at every step / to consolidate at every step
步 In ancient times, five feet was used as one step, "step by step" means short distance / Every time the army moves forward, it sets up its first base / Describes tight defense and cautious action
步古时以五尺为一步，步步”表示距离短。军队每向前推进一步就设下一首营垒。形容防守严密，行动谨慎。
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孤身走在人的世界里，我总要步步为营。 Rushing in the human world, every step i take, i take it cautiously. | ||
这种缓兵之计同样会限制德国的责任，纳税人使用步步为营的防御策略来对抗步步紧逼。 This slow approach may also limit Germany’s liability; step-by-step often means a piece-by-piece defence of taxpayers. | ||
欧盟的扩员一直带有试验的性质，进入一片未知的领土时，一定要步步为营才是上策。 EU enlargement was always something of an experiment: it may be poised to enter uncharted territory. | ||
这给人这样一种印象：共和党人步步为营的对付奥巴马，而且他们坚信用恐吓威胁的办法一定可以是奥巴马这个小羊羔轰到羊圈里的。 It's hard to escape the impression that Republicans have taken Mr. Obama's measure - that they're calling his bluff in the belief that he can be counted on to fold. | ||
