footstep

1. N-COUNT A footstep is the sound or mark that is made by someone walking each time their foot touches the ground. 脚步声; 脚步

I heard footsteps outside. 我听到外面的脚步声。

2. PHRASE If you follow in someone's footsteps, you do the same things as they did earlier. 仿效 (某人)

My father is extremely proud that I followed in his footsteps and became a doctor. 我父亲感到非常自豪，因为我继承父业，成了医生。