垫脚石
diàn​jiǎo​shí

means of advancement

  • created sense approved 垫脚石/墊腳石 · diàn​jiǎo​shí · means of advancement

    垫脚石 / 墊腳石

    diàn​jiǎo​shí

    means of advancement

    a person or situation used as a tool to improve one's status or career

    他为了晋升，竟把共事多年的同事当作垫脚石。

    noun

    created sense

  • created sense approved 垫脚石/墊腳石 · diàn​jiǎo​shí · stepping stone

    垫脚石 / 墊腳石

    diàn​jiǎo​shí

    stepping stone

    a physical stone placed to provide a dry or stable place to step on in muddy or wet terrain

    溪流中摆放着几块平整的垫脚石供路人通行。

    noun

    created sense