pace

步调、进度、速度

The project is moving at a much slower pace than expected.

这个专案的进度比预期慢了许多。

步伐、脚步、速度

She quickened her pace as the rain grew heavier.

雨越下越大，她加快了脚步。

节奏

The novel loses its pace halfway through.

这本小说到了中段就失去了节奏。

一步、步

He took three paces back and looked up at the wall.

他往后退了三步，抬头看著那面墙。

踱步、来回走动

He paced up and down the hallway waiting for news.

他在走廊上来回踱步，等著消息。

调配速度、掌控节奏

You need to pace yourself if you want to finish the race.

想跑完全程，你得自己调配好速度。

用步测量常与 out、off 连用

The builder paced out the width of the new kitchen.

工人用脚步量出新厨房的宽度。

跟上、并驾齐驱

Wages have not kept pace with the rising cost of living.

薪资并未跟上生活成本的上涨。

领先、带头

Our factory sets the pace for the whole industry.

我们的工厂在整个产业中处于领先地位。