2.(达成某目的的)手段;进身之阶[(+to)] She looked on the governorship as a steppingstone to the presidency. 她把州长之职当作进身总统职位的踏脚石。 Many people use education as a steppingstone to a better life. 许多人将教育作为赢得更好的生活的手段。 Are good grades a steppingstone to college? 好的成绩是上大学的踏脚石吗?