[zhú bù]
(一步一步地) step by step; progressively; gradually; proceed orderly
gradually relax control
逐步放开
gradual, cumulative process
逐步积累的渐进过程
settle sth. step by step
逐步加以解决
progressively reduce the production cost
逐步降低生产成本
escalation of war
战争逐步升级
Our work is progressing gradually.
工作正在逐步开展。
[数] successive steps