to tread
01
踩, 践踏
to step on or crush something with the feet, often implying a forceful or heavy action
Transitive: to tread on sth
例子
The muddy boots tread on the freshly planted flowers, leaving imprints in the garden.
泥泞的靴子踩踏着新种的花朵，在花园里留下了印记。
The marching soldiers tread on the soft soil, leaving a pattern of footprints on the training ground.
行军的士兵踩踏在松软的土壤上，在训练场上留下一串脚印。
02
行走, 前进
to move along a path, surface, or area by taking steps
Intransitive: to tread somewhere
例子
The hikers tread along the mountain trail, enjoying the breathtaking views.
徒步旅行者沿着山路行进，欣赏着令人叹为观止的景色。
As the procession began, the participants tread slowly down the aisle of the church.
当游行开始时，参与者们沿着教堂的过道缓慢地行走。
03
压制, 践踏
to suppress or control with force, as if trampling down opposition or resistance
Transitive: to tread sth
例子
The authoritarian regime sought to tread any dissent, silencing opposing voices.
专制政权试图压制任何异议，使反对的声音沉默。
In times of crisis, the government may attempt to tread resistance by implementing strict measures.
在危机时期，政府可能会试图通过实施严格措施来压制抵抗。
04
交配, 受精
(of a male bird) to engage in the mating process
Transitive: to tread a female bird
例子
During the breeding season, the male peacock treads the female to fertilize her eggs.
在繁殖季节，雄性孔雀会踩雌性以使其卵受精。
The male swan treads the female gracefully, their synchronized movements a part of their mating ritual.
雄性天鹅优雅地踩踏雌性，它们同步的动作是它们交配仪式的一部分。
Tread
01
步伐, 脚步
a step in walking or running
02
台阶, 踏板
the horizontal part of a step in a staircase that provides a surface to walk on
03
胎面, 鞋底
the part (as of a wheel or shoe) that makes contact with the ground
04
胎面, 轮胎花纹
the part of a tire that comes into contact with the road, featuring patterns for grip
例子
She checked the tread depth before the road trip.
她在公路旅行前检查了胎面深度。
They rotated the tires to ensure even tread wear.
他们旋转轮胎以确保胎面均匀磨损。
