out of step
out of step — 慣用語
1. moving your feet at a different time from other people in a marching group, so y
步伐不一
行進時腳步不一致
moving your feet at a different time from other people in a marching group, so your steps do not follow the same rhythm as theirs
The new soldier was out of step with the rest of the marching squad.
那位新兵和整支行進中的隊伍步伐不一。
out of step with + group noun (physical)
Luca kept falling out of step during the military parade rehearsal.
Luca 在閱兵彩排時一直跟不上步伐。
fall out of step for losing the rhythm
When one marcher is out of step, the whole line looks messy.
只要有一個人步伐不一，整排隊伍看起來就很凌亂。
The children tried to march together, but Hui was out of step with the others.
孩子們試著一起行進，但 Hui 的腳步和其他人不一致。
- in step
marching with the correct rhythm, matching the group
用法筆記
Often used with 'with' to name the group or rhythm that the person does not match. The phrase 'fall out of step' describes the moment when someone loses the correct rhythm.
2. when your values, thoughts, or lifestyle are not shared by most members of a com
脫節
想法或生活方式與多數人格格不入
when your values, thoughts, or lifestyle are not shared by most members of a community, making you feel like an outsider or as though you do not fit in
Diego's views on climate policy were out of step with the rest of the board.
Diego 對氣候政策的觀點與董事會其他成員的看法不一致。
out of step with + group noun (metaphorical)
Reuben felt out of step with the fast-paced culture at his new job.
Reuben 覺得自己和新公司那種快節奏的文化格格不入。
The artist's unusual style was completely out of step with popular taste at that time.
那位藝術家獨特的風格與當時大眾的品味完全脫節。
Mark's traditional teaching methods were out of step with the school's modern approach.
Mark 的傳統教學方法和學校的現代方針格格不入。
Many young voters feel their government is out of step with their values.
許多年輕選民覺得政府和他們的價值觀脫節了。
- out of touch
implies not knowing or understanding the current situation, not just disagreeing
- at odds
stronger disagreement, often involving conflict
- in conflict
openly opposing, more confrontational than out of step
用法筆記
Commonly used with 'with' followed by a group, institution, or trend. The meaning is usually unfavourable — it suggests that the person or idea is seen as wrong or old-fashioned by the majority.