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tempo noun
⇨ rate 1 (the slow tempo of life on the island) ⇨ rhythm (music with a fast tempo)rate1 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 rhythm noun rhythm ♦︎ time ♦︎ beat ♦︎ tempo ♦︎ metreThese are all words for a strong regular repeated pattern of sounds in music or poetry. 这些词均表示音乐或诗歌的节奏、韵律。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to the rhythm / beat◆in rhythm / time◆a slow rhythm / beat / tempo◆a fast rhythm / tempo◆a regular / strong / throbbing rhythm / beat◆to have / lack a rhythm / beat / tempo◆to clap / dance / sway to the rhythm / beat■ rhythm / /ˈrɪðəm/ / [uncountable, countable] a strong, regular repeated pattern of sounds or movements 节奏；韵律；律动◆The dancers moved to the rhythm of the music.舞蹈演员随着音乐的节奏舞动。◆I listened to the steady rhythm of her breathing.我听着她均匀的呼吸节奏。◆She has a natural sense of rhythm (= ability to move / play in time to a beat).她天生节奏感很强。◆I love these jazz rhythms.我喜欢这些爵士乐的节奏。◆Doctors discovered that he had an abnormal heart rhythm.医生发现他心律不正常。 see also rhythm ⇨ pattern 1 ▸ rhythmic / /ˈrɪðmɪk/ / adjective ◆music with a fast, rhythmic beat节奏快的音乐■ time [uncountable] the correct speed and rhythm of a piece of music; the number of beats in a bar of music （乐曲正确的）速度，节奏；拍子；节拍◆Try and dance in time to the music (= with the same speed and rhythm).要跟上音乐的节奏跳舞。◆Clap your hands to keep time (= sing or play with the correct speed and rhythm).用手打拍子，跟准节奏。◆She always plays in / out of time.她总是演奏得合／不合节奏。◆The conductor beat time with a baton.指挥家用指挥棒打拍子。■ beat [countable] the main rhythm, or unit of rhythm, in a piece of music or a poem （音乐或诗歌的）主节奏，节拍◆This type of music has a strong beat to it.这种音乐节奏感很强。◆The piece has four beats to the bar.这首曲子每小节四拍。■ tempo / /ˈtempəʊ; NAmE ˈtempoʊ/ (plural tempos or tempi /ˈtempiː/ / )[countable] (music 音乐) the speed or rhythm of a piece of music （乐曲的）速度，拍子，节奏◆It's a difficult piece, with numerous changes of tempo.这支曲子节奏变化多，难度大。 see also tempo ⇨ rate 1 ■ metre (BrE) (NAmE meter) [uncountable, countable] (technical 术语) the arrangement of strong and weak stresses in lines of poetry that produces the rhythm; a particular example of this （诗的）格律◆She knows a lot about verse metre.她很懂诗律。◆poems in a variety of metres不同韵律的诗 |