看美剧学英语高频短语：Step up

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Step up：to step forward so as to take an action or take on more responsibility when there is a  need or opportunity for it, especially at a crucial time, （挺身而出、伺机而动）

使用这个短语，主要分为两种场景：1、在别人需要帮助『尤其是周围其它人犹豫不决或畏缩不前的关键时刻』挺身而出；2、在某个时间点采取必要行动。

英语高频短语"Make amends"在美剧语料库中的相关例句：

E.G.1：I would have thought you'd step up when things were difficult, not hold the donation hostage.

翻译：我以为遇到困难你会出面解决，而不是拿捐款作交换条件。（摘自美剧『纸牌屋』S01E04）

E.G.2：You want to step up, then do what I goddamn told you to do and don't come to me.
翻译：你想出头就按照老子说的去办，不要出了事情就找我！ （摘自美剧『金装律师』S05E11）

英语高频短语“Step up”情景会话（摘自美剧『 绝望的主妇』S07E17）

Carlos：Look, our friendship aside, you are a valuable part of this company. 撇开咱们的友情不谈，你对公司也是不可或缺

And if I had the cash... You know I'd step up. 要不是手头资金这么紧张，我一定会给你加薪

Tom：But... 不过，

Carlos：You know rough things have been. 你知道最近日子很难过

You've seen the empty desks. We just can't offer you that kind of money. 炒了那么多人你也看到了：我们给不起你那么多钱