take steps to do something的意思是:采取措施做某事。
重点词汇解释
step
英 [step] 美 [step]
n. 步骤;台阶;舞步;步伐
v. 踏;以步测量
The government is taking steps to control the rising crime rate.
政府正采取措施以控制不断上升的犯罪率。
近义词
pace
英 [peɪs] 美 [peɪs]
n. 速度;步伐;(一)步
v. 踱步;(用步)测;(马)溜蹄走
prep. 用在人名前(礼貌的表达不同意见)
When John found he was going to be late, he stepped up his pace.
约翰发现要迟到了, 就加大步伐。