an event or experience that helps one to progress
帮助人进步的事件或经验 (bang zhu ren jin bu de shi jian huo jing yan)
"This internship was a stepping stone to my career."
"这次实习是我职业生涯的垫脚石。" (zhe ci shi xi shi wo zhi ye sheng ya de dian jiao shi)
the tendency of consumers to keep buying the same brand
to aim for something ambitious
To make someone lose confidence or enthusiasm.
to use one’s power or influence aggressively
to decline in quality or condition
to successfully finalize an agreement