lockstep
noun [ U ] (also lock step) /ˈlɒk.step/ /ˈlɑːk.step/
in lockstep （尤指一队士兵的）紧密步伐（指前后紧接、步伐完全一致的行进方式）
(especially of a group of soldiers) marching very close together, with each person moving the same leg at the same time and in the same way as the person in front
Hundreds of guerrillas marching in lockstep formed a guard of honour for the freed rebels. 数百名游击队员组成仪仗队，以紧密步伐向获得自由的起义人员致敬。
Then came the rhythmic sound of boots stomping in lockstep across a marsh. 接着传来了靴子踏着紧密步伐有节奏地走过沼泽地的声音。
lockstep
adjective /ˈlɒk.step/ /ˈlɑːk.step/
完全同意的，言听计从的
showing complete agreement with someone or something and doing exactly what someone wants you to do
This is not a lockstep Democrat we're talking about. 我们在说的这个民主党人不是一个唯唯诺诺的人。
He was unable to endure the lockstep, buttoned-down culture. 他无法忍受这种唯唯诺诺、守旧乏味的文化。