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pacing

/ˈpeɪ.sɪŋ/

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noun

/ˈpeɪ.sɪŋ/B2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее действие ходьбы взад-вперед, часто из-за беспокойства, задумчивости или нетерпения; также относится к скорости или темпу, с которым что-то прогрессирует или делается.

A noun referring to the act of walking back and forth, often due to anxiety, thoughtfulness, or impatience; also refers to the speed or rate at which something progresses or is done.

uncountable

  1. Walking back and forthB1formal

    The act of walking repeatedly in a small area, often due to anxiety, boredom, or deep thought.

    ruХождение взад-вперед

    • His constant pacing in the waiting room made everyone nervous.
    • She found that pacing helped her think more clearly.
    • The prisoner's pacing was a sign of his restlessness.
  2. Speed or rate of progressB2formal

    The speed at which something happens or is done, especially in a story, film, or event.

    ruТемп

    • The pacing of the movie was too slow for my taste.
    • Good pacing is essential for a successful novel.
    • The teacher adjusted the pacing of the lesson to keep students engaged.

    Synonymscadencemomentumpaceraterhythmspeedtempo

Forms
  • pacings plural form
  • pacings' possessive plural form
  • pacing's possessive singular form

verb

pace/peɪs/B2formal
  • ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения ходьбы с постоянной скоростью, особенно взад-вперёд, или для установления скорости или темпа деятельности.

A verb used to indicate the act of walking at a steady speed, especially back and forth, or to set the speed or rate of an activity.

  1. Walk back and forthB1formal

    To walk with slow or regular steps, often due to anxiety or impatience.

    ruХодить взад-вперед

    • He paced nervously in the waiting room.
    • She paced back and forth while talking on the phone.
    • The teacher paced around the classroom during the exam.

    Synonymsmarchpatrolstridetread

    Antonymshaltreststandstaystop

  2. Set or regulate speedB2formal

    To control or set the speed of an activity or process.

    ruРегулировать скорость

    • The runner paced himself to conserve energy for the final lap.
    • She paced her speech to fit the time limit.
    • The manager paced the project to meet the deadline.

    Synonymsadjustcontrolmoderateregulatesettime

Forms
  • paced past participle
  • paced past simple
  • pacing present participle
  • paces third person singular