how fast someone or something moves
The ball picked up pace as it rolled down the hill.
球滾下山時速度越來越快。
how fast something happens
Rumors of corruption gained pace quickly.
腐敗的謠言迅速傳播開來。
one step when walking or running
Competitors must stand 20 paces apart.
參賽者必須相距20步站立。
how quickly something happens or changes
The novel has a slow pace.
這部小說的節奏很慢。
to walk back and forth because you are nervous or upset
She paced back and forth outside the room.
她在房間外來回踱步。
to control how fast something happens
He paced his game well to win.
他很好地控制比賽節奏從而獲勝。
to manage your energy by working at a steady speed
He needs to learn to pace himself in this job.
他需要學會在這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.
證據表明,恕我直言,瓊斯教授,這個理論是錯誤的。