stepped off on

Chinese translation: 开始

07:55 Apr 27, 2004
English to Chinese translations [PRO]
Social Sciences - Military / Defense
English term or phrase: stepped off on
On February 24, 1991, the 101st and the French 6th Light Armored stepped off on their envelopment of Iraqi forces on the left flank of the Coalition line.
clearwater
China
Local time: 16:59
Chinese translation:开始
Explanation:
To me, "stepped off on" simply means "started".

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Note added at 1 hr 22 mins (2004-04-27 09:17:49 GMT)
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Some other examples for you to get the feel:
\"The Avon Breast Cancer 3-Day in Chicago stepped off on Friday, June 15 in Kenosha, IL and ended with Closing Ceremonies on Sunday, June 17 in Chicago.\"

\"Several local and state candidates stepped off on their campaign circuits to give stirring speeches.\"

\"When we finally stepped off on the long march through town we were very fresh and exilerated, proud to be a part of this historical event.\"

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Note added at 4 hrs 10 mins (2004-04-27 12:05:32 GMT) Post-grading
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My guess: 101st attacked from above, and 6th Light Amored took over the land attack. That is how they had the Iraqi forces trapped.
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Denyce Seow
Singapore
Local time: 16:59
Grading comment
谢谢!
denyce,你好会查:)
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Summary of answers provided
4 +1开始
Denyce Seow
4空降去完成(执行)
Edward LIU
4joined (forces) to do
Wenjer Leuschel (X)


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空降去完成(执行)


Explanation:
空降去完成(执行)

Edward LIU
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joined (forces) to do


Explanation:
This expression is quite funny.
It could be misunderstood, if the context is not clear.
But we see that the French 6th Light Armored was there, so ...

Wenjer Leuschel (X)
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
开始


Explanation:
To me, "stepped off on" simply means "started".

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Note added at 1 hr 22 mins (2004-04-27 09:17:49 GMT)
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Some other examples for you to get the feel:
\"The Avon Breast Cancer 3-Day in Chicago stepped off on Friday, June 15 in Kenosha, IL and ended with Closing Ceremonies on Sunday, June 17 in Chicago.\"

\"Several local and state candidates stepped off on their campaign circuits to give stirring speeches.\"

\"When we finally stepped off on the long march through town we were very fresh and exilerated, proud to be a part of this historical event.\"

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Note added at 4 hrs 10 mins (2004-04-27 12:05:32 GMT) Post-grading
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My guess: 101st attacked from above, and 6th Light Amored took over the land attack. That is how they had the Iraqi forces trapped.

Denyce Seow
Singapore
Local time: 16:59
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 23
Grading comment
谢谢!
denyce,你好会查:)

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