| 单词 | pace |
| 释义 | pace 1. n. & v. --n 1. a a single step in walking or running. b the distance covered in this (about 75 cm or 30 in.). c the distance between two successive stationary positions of the same foot in walking. 2. speed in walking or running. 3. Theatr. & Mus. speed or tempo in theatrical or musical performance (played with great pace). 4. a rate of progression. 5. a a manner of walking or running; a gait. b any of various gaits, esp. of a trained horse etc. (rode at an ambling pace). --v 1. intr. a walk (esp. repeatedly or methodically) with a slow or regular pace (pacing up and down). b (of a horse) = AMBLE. 2. tr. traverse by pacing. 3. tr. set the pace for (a rider, runner, etc.). 4. tr. (foll. by out) measure (a distance) by pacing. Phrases and idioms keep pace (often foll. by with) advance at an equal rate (as). pace bowler Cricket a bowler who delivers the ball at high speed without spin. pace-setter 1. a leader. 2. = PACEMAKER 1. put a person through his (or her) paces test a person's qualities in action etc. set the pace determine the speed, esp. by leading. stand (or stay) the pace be able to keep up with others. Derivatives -paced adj. pacer n. Etymology: ME f. OF pas f. L passus f. pandere pass- stretch 2. prep. (in stating a contrary opinion) with due deference to (the person named). Etymology: L, ablat. of pax peace |
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