step into someone's shoes
US /stɛp ˈɪntu ˈsʌmˌwʌnz ʃuːz/
UK /stɛp ˈɪntu ˈsʌmˌwʌnz ʃuːz/
1.
接替某人的职位, 取代某人
to take over someone else's job or responsibility
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It will be hard to step into his shoes when he retires, he's been such a great leader.
他退休后，很难接替他的位置，他一直是一位伟大的领导者。
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After the CEO resigned, the vice president had to step into his shoes immediately.
首席执行官辞职后，副总裁不得不立即接替他的职位。
2.
设身处地为某人着想, 理解某人的感受
to imagine oneself in someone else's situation, especially to understand their feelings or perspective
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If you could just step into her shoes for a moment, you'd understand why she's so upset.
如果你能设身处地为她着想片刻，你就会明白她为什么如此沮丧。
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It's easy to judge, but try to step into their shoes before you criticize.
评判很容易，但在批评之前，请尝试设身处地为他们着想。