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pacemakers

UK //ˈpeɪsmeɪkəz//US //ˈpeɪsmeɪkərz//

词源

源自英语 'pace'(步伐、节奏)和 'maker'(制造者),字面意思是“节奏制造者”。医学用途始于20世纪中期。

noun

❶ 一种植入心脏的医疗设备,通过电脉冲帮助维持正常心跳,常用于治疗心律失常等心脏问题。

“After his heart surgery, the doctor recommended implanting pacemakers to regulate his heartbeat.”

(心脏手术后,医生建议植入起搏器来调节他的心跳。)

“Modern pacemakers are small and can last for many years.”

(现代起搏器体积小巧,可以使用很多年。)

❶ 比喻在某个领域或活动中领先或设定节奏的人或事物,常用于体育或商业领域。

“The young athlete became the pacemakers of the race, setting a fast tempo for others.”

(这位年轻运动员成为比赛的领跑者,为其他人设定了快节奏。)

“In the tech industry, some companies act as pacemakers for innovation.”

(在科技行业,一些公司是创新的引领者。)

同义词:heart regulator, leader, trendsetter, pioneer

常见短语

act as pacemakers — 指在某个领域或活动中起到引领或带头作用,常用于描述人或组织的领导力。

“The research team acted as pacemakers in developing the new technology.”

(研究团队在开发这项新技术中起到了带头作用。)