false step
US /fɔːls stɛp/
UK /fɔːls stɛp/
名词
失误, 错误, 失策
a mistake or blunder, especially one that causes embarrassment or has negative consequences
示例:
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His comment was a serious false step in the diplomatic negotiations.
他的评论是外交谈判中的一个严重失误。
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She made a false step by trusting him with the secret.
她信任他保守秘密是一个错误的举动。