step out

外に出る、席を外す

歩いて外へ出る、または少しの間その場を離れる。

やさしい英語で： To walk outside or leave a place, often for only a short time.

• I'll step out for a minute.
• He stepped out of the lift and looked around.
• Could you step out while we discuss this?

使い方： step out of something (She stepped out of the car.); step out for something (I'm stepping out for some fresh air.)

類義語： go out, leave

反対語： enter

よく使う表現： step out briefly, step out for lunch, step out of something

付き合う、交際する

誰かとデートしたり、恋人として付き合ったりする。

やさしい英語で： To go on dates with someone or have a romantic relationship with them.

• They have been stepping out together.
• She stepped out with a young musician.
• Who was your grandfather stepping out with then?

使い方： step out with someone (He's stepping out with the baker's daughter.)

類義語： date, go out with, court

よく使う表現： step out with someone, step out together

歩幅を広げる

一分間の歩数は変えずに、一歩ずつの幅を広げて歩く。

やさしい英語で： To walk with longer steps while keeping the same number of steps per minute.

• Step out, but keep the same rhythm.
• The soldiers stepped out without increasing their marching pace.
• Try stepping out farther with each stride.

類義語： lengthen one's stride

よく使う表現： step out farther, step out while marching

急ぐ、足を速める

動きや歩く速さを上げる。

やさしい英語で： To move or walk more quickly.

• Step out, or we'll be late.
• We stepped out to catch the last train.
• The officer told the marchers to step out.

類義語： hurry up, get a move on

反対語： slow down

よく使う表現： step out smartly, step out briskly