I stepped back to let them pass.

我退后一步给他们让路。

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I stepped back and analysed the situation.

我退一步分析了局势。

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On hearing that, I stepped back, let the door close, and allowed him to reopen the door, not using the automatic control this time.

听到这话，我退后一步让门关上，让他重新开门，不用门的自动控制装置。

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Nevertheless, I stepped back, brushed off my ego, and tried to put myself in her shoes.

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Maybe I should have stepped back and become enraged or entertained or at least a libertarian.

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So after our set, still drenched in sweat, I stepped across the back of the stage, camera in hand, for what I hoped would be an impromptu photo session with The Killer.

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