to win against someone in a game or contest
She beat the German player in the final match.
她在決賽中擊敗了德國選手。
to do better than something
They want to beat the speed record.
他們想要打破速度紀錄。
to gain control over something
The government aims to beat inflation.
政府旨在控制通貨膨脹。
to be too hard for someone
This problem can beat even the experts.
這個問題甚至能難倒專家。
to avoid something
We left early to beat the heat.
我們早早離開以避開炎熱。
to hit someone many times to hurt them
They beat him until he was unconscious.
他們打他直到他失去知覺。
to hit something hard many times
Someone was beating at the door loudly.
有人在大聲敲門。
to make a regular sound or movement
The bird beat its wings quickly.
鳥兒快速拍打翅膀。
to mix something with quick movements
Add three eggs, lightly beaten with a fork.
加入三個雞蛋,用叉子輕輕打散。
to change shape by hitting with a hammer
The metal was beaten flat with a hammer.
金屬被錘子敲平了。
to make a path by walking or pressing down
The hunters beat a path through the bushes.
獵人們在灌木叢中開闢了一條小路。
a single hit or movement, like a drum hit or heartbeat
Her heart beat 80 times per minute.
她的心臟每分鐘跳動80次。
a series of regular hits, like drum beats
She felt the steady beat of his heart.
她感受到他心臟穩定的跳動。
the main rhythm in music or poetry
The song has a strong beat that makes you want to dance.
這首歌有強烈的節奏,讓人想跳舞。
the area a police officer patrols
More officers on the beat help reduce crime.
更多警察在巡邏有助於減少犯罪。
very tired
After the long hike, I felt completely beat.
長途徒步後,我感到筋疲力盡。