tread /trɛd/ CET6+ TEM4 ( treading, trod, trodden, treads )

• 1. 

  N-VAR The tread of a tyre or shoe is the pattern of thin lines cut into its surface that stops it from slipping. (鞋底或轮胎上的) 花纹

  例：

  The fat, broad tyres had a good depth of tread.

  鼓鼓的宽轮胎上有一道很深的花纹。

• 2. 

  V-I If you tread in a particular way, you walk that way. 行走 [文学性]

  例：

  She trod casually, enjoying the touch of the damp grass on her feet.

  她随意行走，享受着脚底接触着湿草的感觉。

• 3. 

  V-I If you tread carefully, you behave in a careful or cautious way. (小心) 行事

  例：

  If you are hoping to form a new relationship tread carefully and slowly to begin with.

  如果你希望建立一种新的关系，开始时就要小心缓慢行事。

• 4. 

  V-I If you tread on something, you put your foot on it when you are walking or standing. 踩 [英国英语]

• 5. 

  PHRASE If you tread a particular path, you take a particular course of action or do something in a particular way. 以…方式行事

  例：

  He continues to tread an unconventional path.

  他继续以一种不合常规的方式行事。