stepping-stone

stepping-stone
  камень, положенный для перехода через ручей; средство к достижению цели

Англо-русский словарь по рекламе . 2014.

Игры ⚽ Поможем решить контрольную работу

Смотреть что такое "stepping-stone" в других словарях:

  • Stepping stone — Stepping stone(s) can refer to: * Stones placed across a shallow river to form a step stone bridge so people can step from each to the next and so cross the river without getting their feet wet: see * Stones or shaped concrete blocks (aka pavers… …   Wikipedia

  • Stepping Stone — «Stepping Stone» Sencillo de Duffy del álbum Rockferry Formato Descarga Digital CD Vinilo 7 Grabación 2007 Género(s) Brit Pop Soul Jazz …   Wikipedia Español

  • stepping stone — stepping stones also stepping stone 1) N COUNT: oft N to n You can describe a job or event as a stepping stone when it helps you to make progress, especially in your career. Many students now see university as a stepping stone to a good job. 2) N …   English dictionary

  • stepping-stone — stepping .stone n 1.) something that helps you to progress towards achieving something stepping stone to/toward(s) ▪ The course will be a stepping stone to another career. 2.) stepping stones [plural] a row of large flat stones that you walk on… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • Stepping-stone — Step ping stone , n. 1. A stone to raise the feet above the surface of water or mud in walking. [1913 Webster] 2. Fig.: A means of progress or advancement. [1913 Webster] These obstacles his genius had turned into stepping stones. Macaulay. [1913 …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • stepping-stone — ˈstepping ˌstone noun [countable] something that helps you to progress towards achieving something, especially in your work: • Think of this job as a stepping stone to something better …   Financial and business terms

  • stepping stone — UK US noun [S] ► an event or experience that helps you achieve something new: a stepping stone to sth »This job is a stepping stone to better things …   Financial and business terms

  • stepping stone — ► NOUN 1) a raised stone on which to step when crossing a stream or muddy area. 2) an action that helps one to make progress towards a goal …   English terms dictionary

  • stepping-stone — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms stepping stone : singular stepping stone plural stepping stones 1) a step in a process that helps you to move forward to another part of it The job can be a stepping stone to a career in publishing. 2) a flat… …   English dictionary

  • stepping stone — 1. noun a) A stone that can be stepped on in crossing something, especially a marsh or creek He was full of ambition, and force, and life, intending all sorts of great things, and meaning to make his position a stepping s …   Wiktionary

  • stepping-stone — ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun Etymology: Middle English 1. a. : a stone on which to step in walking (as in crossing a stream) b. : a raised stone for facilitating an ascent or descent; specifically : horse block …   Useful english dictionary


Поделиться ссылкой на выделенное

Прямая ссылка:
Нажмите правой клавишей мыши и выберите «Копировать ссылку»