step up

US /step ʌp/
UK /step ʌp/
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1.

加緊, 提高, 加快

to increase the amount, speed, or intensity of something

:
We need to step up our efforts to meet the deadline.
我們需要加緊努力以趕上截止日期。
The company decided to step up production to meet demand.
公司決定提高產量以滿足需求。
2.

挺身而出, 承擔責任, 採取行動

to take action when there is a need or problem

:
It's time for you to step up and take responsibility.
是時候你挺身而出並承擔責任了。
When the team was struggling, the captain really stepped up.
當球隊陷入困境時,隊長真的挺身而出了。