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pace noun
⇨ rate 1 (the pace of change) ⇨ step (take two paces forward)pace verb
⇨ walk 1rate1 noun the rate of change 变动率sb's rate of pay 某人的薪资rate ♦︎ speed ♦︎ pace ♦︎ momentum ♦︎ tempoThese are all words for a measurement of how quickly sth happens or is done. 这些词均表示速度、进度。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆at a ... rate / speed / pace◆a fast / slow / steady rate / speed / pace◆a high rate / speed◆to increase the rate / speed / pace / momentum / tempo◆to gather speed / pace / momentum◆to gain / lose / pick up speed / momentum◆to slow the rate / speed / pace of sth◆to reduce the rate / speed of sth◆to maintain the rate / speed / pace / momentum◆to measure the rate / speed / momentum◆the rate / speed / pace / tempo increases◆the rate / speed / pace slows◆a change of speed / pace / tempo◆the rate / speed / pace / momentum of change■ rate [countable] a measurement of how quickly sth happens or of the number of times sth happens during a particular period 速度；比率；率◆At the rate you're working, you'll never finish!以你工作的速度，你永远也做不完！◆There has been a fall in the rate of inflation.通货膨胀率有所下降。◆The birth rate was falling during this period.这段时期出生率在下降。◆The number of reported crimes is increasing at an alarming rate.报案数量正以惊人速度上升。◆Local businesses are closing at the rate of three a year.地方企业正在以每年三家的速度关闭。◆the annual crime / divorce rate年犯罪率；年离婚率◆a high success / failure rate很高的成功率／失败率■ speed [countable, uncountable] the rate at which sb/sth moves or travels or sth happens or is done （运动或事情发生的）速度，速率；进度◆We travelled at an average speed of about 80 kph.我们以每小时约80公里的平均速度前进。◆at full / top speed以全速；以最高速◆She reduced speed before turning the corner.转弯前，她减慢了速度。◆The classes are designed to let students progress at their own speed.这些课的设计思路是让学生自己掌握进度。◆We aim to increase the speed of delivery (= how quickly goods are sent).我们力争提高送货速度。 see also speed ⇨ speed ■ pace [singular, uncountable] the speed at which sb/sth walks, runs or moves; the speed at which sth happens; the fact of sth happening or changing quickly （行走、移动或事情发生的）速度；快速变动；快节奏◆We set off at a leisurely pace.我们以悠闲的步子出发。◆Traffic was reduced to walking pace.车流的速度降低到如步行一般缓慢。◆I prefer the more relaxed pace of life in the country.我喜欢乡间较为悠闲的生活节奏。◆He gave up his job in advertising because he couldn't stand the pace (= things happened and changed too fast for him) 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).这部小说节奏太缓慢。■ momentum /məˈmentəm; NAmE moʊˈmentəm/ [uncountable] the ability to keep increasing or developing; a force that is gained by movement 发展的动力；势头；冲力◆This deal adds fresh momentum to plans for a new rail link.这项交易为新铁路线的规划注入了新的动力。◆There was an unstoppable momentum towards German reunification.德国的重新统一势不可挡。◆The vehicle gained momentum as the road dipped.那辆车顺着向下的坡道越跑冲力越大。■ tempo (plural tempos) [countable, uncountable] (written) the speed of any movement or activity （运动或活动的）速度，节奏◆They soon adapted to the slower tempo of life on the island.他们很快适应了岛上较慢的生活节奏。 see also tempo ⇨ rhythm step noun step ♦︎ footstep ♦︎ pace ♦︎ strideThese are all words for the act of lifting your foot and putting it down again in order to walk or move somewhere. 这些词均表示迈步、步伐。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to take a (few) step(s) / pace(s) / stride(s) back / forward / to / towards (sth)◆to take a step / pace backwards◆quick steps / footsteps / strides◆light / heavy steps / footsteps◆to take a step / pace◆to hear (sb's) steps / footsteps■ step [countable] the movement you make when you lift your foot and put it down in order to walk or move somewhere; the distance that you cover when you do this 迈步；一步（的距离）◆the baby's first steps婴儿学步◆He took a step towards the door.他朝门口迈了一步。◆I could hear his steps coming closer.我听到他的脚步声近了。◆He turned and retraced his steps (= went back the way he had walked).他转过身顺原路往回走。◆ (BrE) The hotel is only a short step (= a short way to walk) from the beach.那旅馆离海滩只有几步路。◆ (NAmE) The hotel is only steps away from the beach.那旅馆离海滩只有几步路。 see also step ⇨ walk noun , step ⇨ walk verb 1 ■ footstep / /ˈfʊtstep/ / [countable, usually plural] the sound your foot makes when you take a step, either walking or running （走路或跑步的）脚步声◆I could hear her footsteps echoing in the hall.我听到她的脚步声在大厅里回荡。■ pace [countable] one step that you take when walking or running; the distance that you cover when you do this （走或跑时）迈出的一步；一步（的距离）；步幅◆She took two paces forward.她向前迈了两步。◆Jean followed a few paces behind.琼在后面几步远的地方跟着。 see also pace ⇨ walk verb 1 ■ stride [countable] one long step; the distance covered by one long step 大步；一大步（的距离）◆He crossed the room in two strides.他两大步跨到屋子另一头。◆She lengthened her stride to try and keep up with him.她加大步伐想要赶上他。 see also stride ⇨ walk noun , stride ⇨ walk verb 1 walk1 verb He walked into the room. 他走进房间。go walking in the mountains 去山里徒步旅行walk ♦︎ step ♦︎ stride ♦︎ stroll ♦︎ pace ♦︎ march ♦︎ tread ♦︎ prowlThese words all mean to move or go somewhere by putting one foot in front of the other on the ground. 这些词均表示行走、步行。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to walk / step / stride / stroll / march to / towards sb / sth◆to walk / step / stroll / pace / march / prowl around / round (sth)◆to walk / stroll / pace / march / prowl up and down◆to walk / pace / prowl to and fro / back and forth◆to step / tread in / on sth◆to walk / step / stride / march briskly◆to walk / step / stride quickly◆to walk / step / tread carefully / gingerly / lightly◆to pace / prowl nervously / restlessly◆to walk / pace / prowl the streets / corridors■ walk [intransitive, transitive] (usually used with an adverb or preposition 通常与副词或介词连用) to move or go somewhere by putting one foot in front of the other on the ground, but without running 行走；步行◆'How did you get here?' 'I walked.'“你怎么到这儿来的？”“我走路来的。”◆The baby is just learning to walk.这孩子刚学走路。◆The door opened and Jo walked in.门开了，乔走了进来。◆I had to walk all the way home.我只好一路走回家。◆Women have to walk several miles each day to get water.妇女们每天得步行几英里去取水。■ step (-pp-) [intransitive] (always used with an adverb or preposition 总是与副词或介词连用) to lift your foot and move it in a particular direction or into a particular place; to move or walk a short distance 迈步；踏；行走◆Step forward when your name is called out.叫到你名字时向前迈一步。◆I accidentally stepped on her toe.我不小心踩到了她的脚。◆We had to step carefully to avoid the broken glass.我们不得不谨慎移动脚步以免踩上碎玻璃。◆She stepped aside to let them pass.她站到一旁让他们过去。◆Could you step inside for a moment?你能进来一会儿吗？ see also step ⇨ step noun ■ stride (past tense strode) [intransitive] (not used in the perfect tenses; usually used with an adverb or preposition 不用于完成时；通常与副词或介词连用) to walk with long steps in a particular direction, especially quickly or in a determined way. （尤指快速或坚定地）大步走，阔步行走◆He strode off in search of a taxi.他大步走开去找出租车。◆She strode angrily into his office.她气愤地大步闯进他的办公室。 see also stride ⇨ step noun ■ stroll / /strəʊl; NAmE stroʊl/ [intransitive] (usually used with an adverb or preposition 通常与副词或介词连用) to walk somewhere in a slow relaxed way, often for pleasure 散步；闲逛◆People were strolling around in the grounds.人们在花园里漫步。 see also amble , saunter ⇨ wander ■ pace [intransitive, transitive] (usually used with an adverb or preposition 通常与副词或介词连用) to walk up and down in an area a lot of times, taking regular steps, especially because you are feeling nervous or angry （尤指因紧张或愤怒）来回踱步，走来走去◆She paced up and down outside the interview room.她在面试室外面踱来踱去。◆He was pacing the room like a caged animal.他像关在笼子里的动物一样在房间里走来走去。 see also pace ⇨ step noun ■ march [intransitive] (usually used with an adverb or preposition 通常与副词或介词连用) (of a group of people, especially soldiers) to walk with stiff regular steps at the same speed （人群，尤指士兵）齐步走，行进◆Guards were marching up and down outside the building.卫兵在大楼外来回队列行进。◆They marched 20 miles to reach the capital.他们行军20英里来到了首都。◆Troops marched on the town.部队向城里开进。ⓘ March can also be used about an individual person, meaning 'to walk somewhere quickly in a determined way'. * march还可指单个人坚定地快步行进。 see also march ⇨ march ■ tread /tred/ / (trod, trodden or trod, trod) [intransitive] (always used with an adverb or preposition 总是与副词或介词连用) (BrE) to put your foot down while you are stepping or walking 踩；踏；践踏◆Ouch! You trod on my toe!哎哟！你踩着我脚了！◆Careful you don't tread in that puddle.小心别踩到水坑里。NOTE 辨析 Step, stride, pace or tread?Each of these words has a different set of adverbs that tend to be used with it. You can step briskly, quickly, carefully, lightly or gingerly. You can stride briskly, quickly, angrily, confidently or purposefully. You can pace nervously, restlessly or slowly. You can tread carefully, gingerly, softly, lightly, heavily or warily. However, in American English use step instead of tread, unless the meaning is figurative. 这些词各自都有不同的副词常与之搭配使用。与step搭配的副词有briskly、quickly、carefully、lightly和gingerly。与stride搭配的副词有briskly、quickly、angrily、confidently和purposefully。与pace搭配的副词有nervously、restlessly和slowly。与tread搭配的副词有carefully、gingerly、softly、lightly、heavily和warily。但是在美式英语中，除非使用比喻义，否则用step，不用tread◆ (figurative) We must tread carefully (= be careful about how we do this) －we don't want to offend anyone.我们必须谨慎行事－我们可不想冒犯任何人。 ■ prowl / /praʊl/ / [transitive, intransitive] (written) (usually used with an adverb or preposition 通常与副词或介词连用) to walk around an area, especially because you are bored or anxious and cannot relax （尤指因无聊或焦虑）徘徊，走来走去◆He prowled the empty rooms of the house at night.夜里，他在家中那些空荡荡的房间里踱来踱去。◆Her husband was prowling restlessly around the room.她丈夫焦躁不安地在房间里走来走去。 |