footstep

脚步声、脚步

She heard heavy footsteps coming up the wooden stairs.

她听见沉重的脚步声从木楼梯上传来。

脚印、足迹

Their footsteps in the wet sand disappeared with the tide.

他们留在湿沙上的脚印随著潮水消失了。

一步、步距

He moved a few footsteps closer to read the small sign.

他往前走了几步，好看清那面小告示牌。

效法、追随、继承衣钵

She followed in her mother's footsteps and became a nurse.

她追随母亲的脚步，也成了护理师。