Tracking the spread of a disease is an important step in stopping its outbreak.

追踪疾病的传播是阻止其爆发的重要一步。

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This is an important step in the right direction.

“这是朝着正确方向迈出的重要一步”。

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Yet this week judges took an important step in that direction.

然而，本周法官在此方向迈出了重要一步。

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The scientists say the monkeys represent an important step in how researchers study human disease.

VOA: special.2009.06.23

It proves that identifying and correcting small signs of disorder before they grow into bigger problems can be an important step in fighting the spread of crime.

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Its completion represented an important step in Kahn's professional life.

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This is an important step in providing certainty for the market in this new process.

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President Bush, in the civilian nuclear deal, was an important step in our bilateral relationship.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing

We think that Senator Lieberman's proposal is obviously an important step in that legislation.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing