释义 |
step aside/down phrasal verb with stepverb[ I+ adv/prep ]uk /step/ us /step/-pp- C2 to leave an important job or position, especially to allow someone else to take your place: 退位;下台;(尤指)让位 step aside/down asHe has decided to step down as captain of the team.他决定不再当队长。 step aside/down in favour ofHe is unwilling to step aside in favour of a younger person.他不愿意让位给一个比他年轻的人。 SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Retiring & resigning abdicate abdication attrition bow out chuck chuck something in emeritus get off golden goodbye golden handcuffs golden handshake pension quit resign resignation retd retire retired retiree turnover
step aside/down | Business English
step aside/down phrasal verb with stepverb[ I ]uk /step/us [ I ] to leave an important job or position, especially to allow someone else to take your place: step aside/down as sthHe has decided to step down as chairman. step aside for/in favour of sbIt is time for me to step aside in favour of someone younger. |