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 Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++stride1 /straɪd/ ●○○ noun  1  step 步伐 [countable]WALK a long step you make while you are walking 大步，阔步 → pace Paco reached the door in only three strides. 帕科三大步就走到了门口。2  improvement 改进 [countable]PROGRESS an improvement in a situation or in the development of something 进步，进展，发展make great/major/giant etc strides The government has made great strides in reducing poverty. 政府在减少贫困方面已经取得巨大进展。3  take something in your stride British English, take something in stride American EnglishDEAL WITH to not allow something to annoy, embarrass, or upset you 从容应付某事物 When the boss asked Judy to stay late, she took it in stride. 老板要求朱迪留到很晚，朱迪也坦然接受。4  get into your stride British English, hit your stride American EnglishDO WELL to start doing something confidently and well 〔做某工作〕开始上轨道，驾轻就熟 Once I get into my stride, I can finish an essay in a few hours. 我一旦进入状态，几个小时就能完成一篇文章。5  way of walking 行走方式 [singular]WALK the way you walk or run 步态，步伐 the runner’s long, loping stride 跑步者轻快的大步6  break (your) stride especially American EnglishINTERRUPT# a) to begin moving more slowly or to stop when you are running or walking 放慢脚步；停下脚步 b) if you break your stride, or if someone or something breaks it, you are prevented from continuing in what you are doing （使）乱了阵脚 Collins dealt with the reporters’ questions without breaking stride. 柯林斯从容应付记者的提问。7  put somebody off their stride especially British English, knock/throw/keep somebody off stride American EnglishATTENTION to make someone unable to do something effectively, by not allowing them to give all their attention to it 使某人分心 Shea’s testimony threw the defense off stride. 谢伊的证词使辩护律师乱了阵脚。8. (match somebody) stride for stride EQUALto manage to be just as fast, strong, skilled etc as someone else, even if they keep making it harder for you （设法与某人）并驾齐驱；尽量不落后 （于某人）

Examples from the Corpus

stride• In four angry strides, Stuart was through the front gate.• In the eleventh century this notion made great strides.• Jimmy was old enough to take it in his stride.• Saintsbury has really hit its stride with its Pinot Noirs, which seem to be getting better each year.• He came in with a long stride, with head erect, and calm authoritative eyes.• Doctor Jameson hurried past us, taking long strides.• She'd lost some weight and seemed to move with a quicker stride.• There have been some strides at the federal level in cleaning up diesels.• But even those strides have not brought the system back to normal.• Len was out of the room in two strides.make great/major/giant etc strides• Pilot groups working since the middle of last year have already made giant strides in factory efficiency.• One notable disappointment in the tasting was the performance of Los Vascos, which had been making great strides in recent years.• While monetary union has made great strides, economic union is at a standstill.• We have made great strides in de-emphasising the beer parties, but not many people in the general public have noticed.• They made great strides at Maastricht and moved the train or conveyor belt a long way forward towards federalism.• The early fusion experiments looked as if they were making great strides toward the desired goal.stride2 ●○○ verb (past tense strode /strəʊd $ stroʊd/, past participle stridden /ˈstrɪdn/) [intransitive always + adverb/preposition] written  WALKto walk quickly with long steps 迈着大步走，大踏步走 → marchstride across/into/down etc He strode toward her. 他大步向她走去。► see thesaurus at walk→ See Verb table

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stride• Gustave strode in, followed by the five-legged sheep and the showman in the blue blouse.• Brian strode out of the room without speaking.• He'd got to stride out on to the field as though he hadn't a care in the world.• If she strode out she would just about do it; her office was only across the road and down the side-street.• Indeed, Percy Lovitch voiced the thought to Rev. Levitt as he strode past the minister and his wife.• The Principal came striding towards me, and shook my hand.stride across/into/down etc• Corbett strode across and the figure turned to greet him.• He came out of the station restaurant into the bitter wind and strode across the car park.• She was watching the door when on the stroke of two the tall Czechoslovakian came striding into the hotel.• Imagine our surprise at the start of this season when this fresh-faced, super-fit figure came striding across the Loughborough training pitch.• Looking pink and refreshed after a short break, Mr Smith strode into the pokey committee rooms to a rabble-rousing welcome.• Weaponless, Aenarion strode down the steps of the shrine towards the stunned enemy.• He strode across to the drinks cabinet.• As she watched, Vitor strode into view and lifted the child into his arms.Origin stride2 Old English stridan

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stride¹ /straɪd/ noun
1.  STEP  [countable] a long step you make while you are walking ⇨ pace:
    Paco reached the door in only three strides.
2.  IMPROVEMENT  [countable] an improvement in a situation or in the development of something
    make great/major/giant etc strides
    The government has made great strides in reducing poverty.
3. take something in your stride British English, take something in stride American English to not allow something to annoy, embarrass, or upset you:
    When the boss asked Judy to stay late, she took it in stride.
4. get into your stride British English, hit your stride American English to start doing something confidently and well:
    Once I get into my stride, I can finish an essay in a few hours.
5.  WAY OF WALKING  [singular] the way you walk or run:
    the runner’s long, loping stride
6. break (your) stride especially American English
  a. to begin moving more slowly or to stop when you are running or walking
  b. if you break your stride, or if someone or something breaks it, you are prevented from continuing in what you are doing:
    Collins dealt with the reporters’ questions without breaking stride.
7. put somebody off their stride especially British English, knock/throw/keep somebody off stride American English to make someone unable to do something effectively, by not allowing them to give all their attention to it:
    Shea’s testimony threw the defense off stride.
8. (match somebody) stride for stride to manage to be just as fast, strong, skilled etc as someone else, even if they keep making it harder for you

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stride² verb (past tense strode /strəʊd $ stroʊd/, past participle stridden /ˈstrɪdn/) [intransitive always + adverb/preposition] writtento walk quickly with long steps ⇨ march
    stride across/into/down etc
    He strode toward her.
     

THESAURUS

   ▪ walk to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other: I missed the bus so I decided to walk. | We’ve walked about eight miles today.
   ▪ wander to walk without any clear purpose or direction: They wandered around the narrow streets of the old city.
   ▪ stride to walk with long steps in a determined, confident, or angry way: A man in a suit came striding purposefully into the hall. | She strode onto the stage and began to address the audience.
   ▪ pace to walk first in one direction and then in another many times, especially because you are nervous: Nick was pacing up and down, waiting for the phone to ring.
   ▪ march to walk quickly with firm regular steps – used especially about soldiers or someone who is angry: The troops marched past with smart uniform and good discipline. | Sheila marched into the office and demanded an apology.
   ▪ wade to walk through deep water: We had to wade across the river.
   ▪ stomp to walk putting your feet down very hard, especially because you are angry: She turned and stomped off without looking back.