stepping stone

stepping stone
['stepɪŋˌstəun]
сущ.
1)
а) камень, положенный для перехода (через речку, грязь, болото)
б) (stepping stones) дорога, выложенная из камней (для преодоления препятствия)
в) подставка (камень, на который встают ногами, чтобы облегчить подъём)
г) подставка для посадки на лошадь
Syn:
2) средство для достижения цели, улучшения положения; стартовая площадка; трамплин

Modelling is seen as a stepping stone to a career in movies. — Работа в модельном бизнесе рассматривается как трамплин для успешной карьеры в кино.

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  • 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

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  • 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


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