건물 외문 바로 앞에 설치된 계단이나 평평한 공간
A step or platform outside an exterior door of a house or building.
예문:
"The delivery driver left the package on the doorstep and rang the bell."
"He swept the fresh snow off the doorstep before the guests arrived."
매우 두껍게 썰어낸 빵 한 조각
A very thick slice of bread.
예문:
"She served the soup with a doorstep of crusty white bread."
"I'd like a doorstep of toast with plenty of melted butter."
인터뷰나 투표 권유를 위해 예고 없이 누군가의 집을 방문하여 기다리거나 설득하다
To visit someone's home unannounced to request an interview or to solicit political support.
예문:
"Reporters have been doorstepping the former CEO for a comment on the merger."
"The local candidate spent the afternoon doorstepping residents in the neighborhood."
집에서 아주 가까운 곳, 또는 어떤 상태나 사건에 매우 임박한 지점
The area very close to where one lives; also used metaphorically to indicate being very near to a state or event.
예문:
"We are lucky to have a beautiful nature reserve right on our doorstep."
"The doctor realized the patient was on death's doorstep and acted quickly."