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footstep

/ˈfʊtˌstɛp/

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1 · noun

the sound or mark made by a foot touching the ground

脚步声；足迹

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A single footstep echoed in the empty corridor.
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空荡荡的走廊里回响着一声脚步。
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Pronunciation: /ˈfʊtˌstɛp/

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