| 单词 | step up to the plate |
| 释义 | ● step up to the ˈplate (especiallyNAmE ) to do what is necessary in order to benefit from an opportunity or deal with a crisis 开始行动，采取措施（以抓住机会或应对危机）◆ It's important for world leaders to step up to the plate and honor their commitments on global warming . 对世界领导人来说，重要的是开始行动，兑现他们在全球变暖问题上的承诺。See also plate |
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