step off

降りる

足を踏み出して台などから降りること。特に乗り物を降りるときに使う。

やさしい英語で： To move from something by taking a step, especially when leaving a vehicle.

• Step off the platform carefully.
• He stepped off the train with his suitcase.
• She waved as she stepped off the stage.

使い方： step off something (She stepped off the bus outside the school.)

類義語： get off

反対語： step onto

よく使う表現： step off something, step off the bus, step off the stage

歩測する

歩数で距離を測ること。また、測定器で等間隔の印を付けること。

やさしい英語で： To measure a distance by walking along it, or mark equal distances using a measuring tool.

• He stepped off the length of the garden.
• We stepped the distance off before marking the boundary.
• She used dividers to step off equal spaces on the drawing.

使い方： step off something / step something off (He stepped the distance off across the field.)

類義語： pace out, measure

よく使う表現： step off something, step something off, step off distances

手を引く、引き下がる

口論や脅しをやめたり、争いから手を引いたりすること。

やさしい英語で： To stop arguing, threatening, or getting involved in a conflict.

• Step off! I want no trouble.
• He stepped off when he saw how angry she was.
• You need to step off before this becomes a fight.

類義語： back down, back off

よく使う表現： step off now, just step off