台阶
tái​jiē HSK4

steps

  • created sense approved 台阶/臺階 · tái​jiē · bench

    台阶 / 臺階

    tái​jiē

    bench

    a step-like landform or level terrace in geology, excavation, or mining

    这个露天矿场的台阶设计非常科学。

    noun

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  • created sense approved 台阶/臺階 · tái​jiē · steps

    台阶 / 臺階

    tái​jiē

    steps

    a series of steps or a flight of stairs, often at the entrance of a building

    他坐在大门前的台阶上休息。

    noun

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  • created sense approved 台阶/臺階 · tái​jiē · way out

    台阶 / 臺階

    tái​jiē

    way out

    a figurative opportunity to extricate oneself from an embarrassing or awkward situation

    既然他已经主动道歉了，你就顺着台阶下吧。

    noun

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