to win against someone in a game or contest
She beat the German player in the final match.
她在决赛中击败了德国选手。
to do better than something
They want to beat the speed record.
他们想要打破速度纪录。
to gain control over something
The government aims to beat inflation.
政府旨在控制通货膨胀。
to be too hard for someone
This problem can beat even the experts.
这个问题甚至能难倒专家。
to avoid something
We left early to beat the heat.
我们早早离开以避开炎热。
to hit someone many times to hurt them
They beat him until he was unconscious.
他们打他直到他失去知觉。
to hit something hard many times
Someone was beating at the door loudly.
有人在大声敲门。
to make a regular sound or movement
The bird beat its wings quickly.
鸟儿快速拍打翅膀。
to mix something with quick movements
Add three eggs, lightly beaten with a fork.
加入三个鸡蛋,用叉子轻轻打散。
to change shape by hitting with a hammer
The metal was beaten flat with a hammer.
金属被锤子敲平了。
to make a path by walking or pressing down
The hunters beat a path through the bushes.
猎人们在灌木丛中开辟了一条小路。
a single hit or movement, like a drum hit or heartbeat
Her heart beat 80 times per minute.
她的心脏每分钟跳动80次。
a series of regular hits, like drum beats
She felt the steady beat of his heart.
她感受到他心脏稳定的跳动。
the main rhythm in music or poetry
The song has a strong beat that makes you want to dance.
这首歌有强烈的节奏,让人想跳舞。
the area a police officer patrols
More officers on the beat help reduce crime.
更多警察在巡逻有助于减少犯罪。
very tired
After the long hike, I felt completely beat.
长途徒步后,我感到筋疲力尽。