step; pace; speed of progress
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesnoun
step pace (for drill)
formalUsed specifically for military or group drill settings.
At the military parade, the soldiers' steps were perfectly uniform.
The drill instructor is correcting the new recruits' step form.
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The steps of this honor guard are sonorous and powerful.
During military training, we practiced the formal march steps repeatedly.
The commands over the loudspeaker guide the team to adjust their steps.
noun
walking step; pace
neutralGeneral term for a person's walking steps, can describe the style of walking.
The old man walked across the square with vigorous steps.
She walked into the classroom with light, graceful steps.
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A drunk person's staggering steps are very unsteady.
He climbed up to the fifth floor with heavy steps.
Models walk the runway with confident steps.
noun
pace of progress; speed of development
formalMetaphorical usage, used to describe the progress speed of projects, society, economy, etc.
We need to accelerate the pace of economic development.
The pace of development in the technology field is getting faster and faster.
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The pace of urban renewal is advancing steadily.
The pace of education reform needs to balance fairness and efficiency.
Facing challenges, we cannot slow down our pace of progress.