step down

名词 step down:

1. the act of decreasing or reducing something
   同义词：decrease, diminution, reduction, step-down

动词 step down:

1. give up or retire from a position
   同义词：leave office, quit, resign
2. reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of
   同义词：de-escalate, weaken

1. The old man hardly stepped down from the bus when it started.
   这位老人刚下汽车，汽车就开走了。
2. His forceful argument soon made the opposing speaker step down.
   他有力的论点很快就使对方的发言者认输了。