
pacing
词源
源自中古英语 'pasen',来自古法语 'passer'(意为'通过,走过'),最终源自拉丁语 'passus'(意为'一步,步伐')。
noun
❶ 指行走或移动的速度和节奏,常用于描述人或动物的步调,也可比喻事物发展的快慢。
“The pacing of the marathon runner was steady and consistent.”
(这位马拉松选手的步调稳定而均匀。)
“She adjusted her pacing to match her friend's slower walk.”
(她调整了自己的步伐以配合朋友较慢的行走速度。)
❶ 在医学中,指通过人工方式调节心脏跳动的节奏,通常使用起搏器。
“The patient required cardiac pacing after the surgery.”
(手术后患者需要进行心脏起搏。)
“The doctor explained the benefits of temporary pacing.”
(医生解释了临时起搏的好处。)
verb
❶ 指以特定的速度或节奏行走或移动,通常表现出焦虑或思考的状态。
“He was pacing back and forth while waiting for the test results.”
(他在等待测试结果时来回踱步。)
“She paced the room nervously before the interview.”
(面试前她紧张地在房间里踱步。)
❶ 指控制或调节某事物的速度或进展,使其保持在合适的节奏。
“The teacher paced the lesson to ensure all students could follow.”
(老师控制课程节奏以确保所有学生都能跟上。)
“We need to pace our spending to stay within budget.”
(我们需要控制开支以保持在预算内。)
常见短语
pacing oneself — 指有意识地控制自己的活动速度或精力分配,以避免过早疲劳或消耗。
“In a marathon, it's important to pace oneself to avoid exhaustion.”
(在马拉松比赛中,控制节奏以避免精疲力竭很重要。)
keep pace with — 指与某人或某事物保持相同的速度或进展,不落后。
“It's challenging to keep pace with the rapid technological changes.”
(跟上快速的技术变革具有挑战性。)