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nounprepositionverb to set off at a steady/gentle/leisurely pace以稳定的／徐缓的／悠闲的步子出发 Congestion frequently reduces traffic to walking pace. 交通阻塞经常把车流的速度降低得如步行般缓慢。 The ball gathered pace as it rolled down the hill. 球向山下滚去，速度越来越快。 The runners have noticeably quickened their pace. 赛跑者明显加快了脚步。 It is difficult to keep up with the rapid pace of change. 跟上快速的变化是很困难的。 We encourage all students to work at their own pace (= as fast or as slow as they can). 我们鼓励学生都按自己的节奏学习。 I prefer the relaxed pace of life in the country. 我喜爱乡间那悠闲的生活节奏。 Rumours of corruption and scandal gathered pace (= increased in number). 腐化堕落的传闻日益增多。 She took two paces forward. 她向前走了两步。 To be a really good runner he needs to lengthen his pace a little. Competitors must stand at a distance of 20 paces from each other. He gave up his job in advertising because he couldn't stand the pace. 他辞去了广告业的工作，因为他承受不了那种快节奏。 The novel lacks pace (= it develops too slowly). 这部小说缺乏节奏感。 a pace bowler (= in cricket, a person who bowls the ball fast) Traffic had slowed to a snail’s pace. The demonstrations have succeeded in forcing the pace of change. 示威成功地促使改革进程加快。 We watched the horses going through their paces. The British team showed its paces during a training session in the hotel pool. She found it hard to keep pace with him as he strode off. 他大步走开了，她感到很难跟上他。 Until now, wage increases have always kept pace with inflation. 到目前为止，工资的增长与通货膨胀始终保持同步。 The company is struggling to keep pace with changes in the market. Tiger Woods is still three shots off the pace (= in golf). 泰格 · 伍兹仍落后领先选手三杆。 Youngsters will be put through their paces by qualified instructors. We sent our reporter to put Ford’s newest model through its paces. The company is no longer setting the pace in the home computer market. 这家公司再也不能在国内计算机市场上独领风骚了。 Willis set the pace for the first mile. He’s a skilful player with a good turn of pace. I set off at a snail’s pace to conserve my energy for later in the race. I stopped a few paces from the edge of the cliff. I try to get away at weekends for a change of pace. She kept up a pace of ten miles an hour. Step back three paces. Take two paces forward. The pace of change means that equipment has to be constantly replaced. The pace of life is much slower on the islands. The project had a slow start, but is now gathering pace. The students work at their own pace. The younger children struggled to keep pace with the older ones. They set off at a blistering pace. Thinking that she was being followed, she quickened her pace. Two bodyguards remained a couple of paces behind the president throughout the walkabout. You shouldn’t have such a job if you can’t stand the pace. the slow pace of economic reform Competitors must stand at a distance of twenty paces from each other. He gave up his job in advertising because he couldn’t stand the pace 他辞去了广告业的工作，因为他承受不了那种快节奏。 I prefer the more relaxed pace of life in the country. Jean followed a few paces behind. Rumours of corruption and scandal gathered pace. 腐化堕落的传闻日益增多。 The novel lacks pace. 这部小说缺乏节奏感。 Traffic was reduced to walking pace. We encourage all students to work at their own pace. 我们鼓励学生都按自己的节奏学习。 You can get a device that counts how many paces you take in an average day. The evidence suggests, pace Professor Jones, that… (= Professor Jones has a different opinion).请琼斯教授原谅，证据表明… + adv./prep. She paced up and down outside the room. 她在屋子外面来回走着。 pace something Ted paced the floor restlessly. 特德焦躁地在屋里走来走去。 He paced his game skilfully. 他巧妙地控制着自己的比赛节奏。 One runner was selected to pace the race. He'll have to learn to pace himself in this job. 他必须学会使自己适应这项工作的节奏。 He paced slowly back and forth. She began pacing around the room. She paced restlessly up and down. Ella got up and started pacing around the room. He paced back and forth in the yard. He was pacing the room like a caged animal. He’s good at pacing his game. She paced up and down outside the interview room. |