out of step

Related to word: step

Pharse

Definition

  1. When someone is out of step, their movements are not synchronized with others, especially when walking or dancing.

    (跳舞时)不合拍,步伐錯亂

    • He always seems to be out of step with the rest of the line when marching.

      他行進時似乎總是和隊伍的其他人不一致。

    • They danced with such perfect precision that no one was out of step.

      他們跳舞時精確無比,沒有一個人步伐不一致。

    • He was a bit out of step in the dance routine due to his injury.

      由於受傷,他在舞蹈動作中有些步伐不一致。

  2. Used to describe opinions, ideas, or ways of living that are different from those of other people; not in agreement or harmony.

    與大眾不同(的)

    • His ideas about technology are completely out of step with the times.

      他對科技的想法完全與時代脫節。

    • She feels that her values are out of step with those of her colleagues.

      她覺得自己的價值觀與同事們格格不入。

    • The company's policies are clearly out of step with the latest industry trends.

      公司的政策顯然與最新的行業趨勢脫節。