how fast someone or something moves
The ball picked up pace as it rolled down the hill.
球滚下山时速度越来越快。
how fast something happens
Rumors of corruption gained pace quickly.
腐败的谣言迅速传播开来。
one step when walking or running
Competitors must stand 20 paces apart.
参赛者必须相距20步站立。
how quickly something happens or changes
The novel has a slow pace.
这部小说的节奏很慢。
to walk back and forth because you are nervous or upset
She paced back and forth outside the room.
她在房间外来回踱步。
to control how fast something happens
He paced his game well to win.
他很好地控制比赛节奏从而获胜。
to manage your energy by working at a steady speed
He needs to learn to pace himself in this job.
他需要学会在这份工作中合理分配精力。
used to politely disagree with someone
The evidence suggests, pace Professor Jones, that the theory is wrong.
证据表明,恕我直言,琼斯教授,这个理论是错误的。