pace

• 名词，指某人或某物移动、进展或发展的速度；也指行走时的一步。

A noun referring to the speed at which someone or something moves, progresses, or develops, or a single step taken when walking.

1. Speed of movementA2formal

   The speed at which someone or something moves, or at which something happens.

   速度

   • He walked at a brisk pace.
   • The pace of technological change is accelerating.
   • She set a fast pace for the runners.

   同义词brisknessclipquicknessratespeedswiftnesstempovelocity

2. B1formal

   A single step taken when walking or running.

   一步

   • He took a pace forward.
   • She measured the room in paces.
   • The soldier took a pace to the left.

   同义词footstepstepstride

3. Rate of progressB1formal

   The rate or speed at which something develops or is done.

   速度

   • The project is moving at a steady pace.
   • She struggled to keep pace with the advanced class.
   • The pace of life in the city is much faster.

   同义词clippingmomentumraterhythmspeedtempovelocity

• 动词，表示以稳定的速度行走，尤指来回踱步；也指为某项活动设定速度或节奏。

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.

   来回踱步

   • 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.

   同义词marchpatrolstridetread

   反义词haltreststandstaystop

2. Set or regulate speedB2formal

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

   调节速度

   • 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.

   同义词adjustcontrolmoderateregulatesettime