
好词典

源自拉丁语 'passus'(步伐、步距),通过古法语 'pas' 进入英语,13世纪开始使用。
❶ 指行走或移动的速度,通常用来描述人或动物的步调快慢,也可比喻事物发展的节奏。
“She slowed her pace as she approached the finish line.”
(接近终点线时,她放慢了步伐。)
“The pace of technological change is accelerating.”
(技术变革的速度正在加快。)
❶ 以稳定的速度行走或移动,尤其指来回踱步的行为,常带有焦虑或思考的意味。
“He paced nervously outside the hospital room.”
(他在病房外紧张地来回踱步。)
“The tiger paced back and forth in its cage.”
(老虎在笼子里来回走动。)
keep pace with — 指与他人或事物保持相同的速度或进度,常用于竞争或同步发展的语境。
“Small businesses struggle to keep pace with technological advancements.”
(小企业难以跟上技术进步的步伐。)
set the pace — 指为他人确立标准或节奏,通常用于领导者在比赛或项目中带头的情况。
“The leading runner set a fast pace for the others.”
(领跑者为其他人设定了快速的节奏。)