pace
pace — 名詞
1. the rate at which a person walks or runs, a vehicle travels, or a process develo
速度；步調
事物移動或變化的快慢程度
the rate at which a person walks or runs, a vehicle travels, or a process develops over time
The construction work continued at a steady pace despite the rain.
儘管下著雨，建築工程仍以穩定的步調持續進行。
collocation: steady pace
Faisal was amazed by the pace at which Yumi learned to read music.
Faisal 對 Yumi 學習讀樂譜的速度感到驚訝。
structure: the pace at which + clause
The pace of technological change in the last twenty years has been extraordinary.
過去二十年來科技變化的速度令人難以置信。
Olivia preferred to walk at her own pace rather than keep up with the guide.
Olivia 寧可按照自己的步調走路，也不願勉強跟上導遊。
New staff members often struggle to maintain the pace set by the company's busiest departments.
新進員工常常難以跟上公司最繁忙部門所設定的步調。
文法句型
at a [adj] pace
the pace of [sth]
用法筆記
Often occurs with 'at' in the structure 'at a [adjective] pace' or 'at the pace of [something]'. The expression 'at one's own pace' is a very common fixed phrase.
常見錯誤
2. the manner or style of walking or running described in a phrase with 'at', such
步伐
搭配 at 描述走或跑的姿勢與速度
the manner or style of walking or running described in a phrase with 'at', such as 'at a brisk pace' (walking quickly with energy) or 'at a slow pace' — this is not about measuring speed as a number, but about how someone moves in a particular way
The hikers set off at a brisk pace along the mountain trail.
登山者以輕快的步伐沿著山徑出發。
collocation: brisk pace for walking
Gabriel slowed his pace when he reached the patch of ice on the path.
Gabriel 走到步道上結冰的路段時放慢了步伐。
Ravindra's usual walking pace was much faster than his younger brother's.
Ravindra 平常的走路步伐比他弟弟快得多。
The soldier maintained a steady pace even while carrying the heavy backpack.
即使背著沉重的背包，那名士兵仍保持穩定的步伐。
文法句型
at a [adj] pace
3. the speed at which a process, change, or situation develops or moves forward, of
步調；進度
事情發展或變化的速度
the speed at which a process, change, or situation develops or moves forward, often described with adjectives such as 'rapid', 'fast', or 'slow'
The housing market has grown at a remarkable pace over the last five years.
房地產市場在過去五年中以驚人的速度成長。
Ryo found it difficult to keep up with the pace of change in the advertising industry.
Ryo 發現自己很難跟上廣告業變化的步調。
collocation: pace of change
The pace of the negotiations slowed as both sides refused to compromise on the main issues.
由於雙方都不願在主要議題上讓步，談判進度減慢了。
Sari enjoyed the relaxed pace of village life after years in a busy city office.
Sari 很享受鄉村生活悠閒的步調，這與繁忙的城市辦公室截然不同。
文法句型
at a [adj] pace
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 2 (AT A BRISK PACE): sense 2 is for physical walking or running, while this sense is for abstract processes and rates of change.
常見錯誤
4. one single movement of your foot forward or backward when walking or running, or
一步；步距
行走時單腳移動一次或其距離
one single movement of your foot forward or backward when walking or running, or the distance that this movement covers
Hana took two paces forward and stopped directly in front of the door.
Hana 向前走了兩步，然後在門前停了下來。
collocation: take [number] paces
The distance between the two oak trees was roughly fifty paces across the field.
那兩棵橡樹之間的距離穿過田野大約有五十步。
Faisal took a careful pace backward when he noticed the snake lying on the path.
Faisal 看到小徑上的蛇時，小心翼翼地往後退了一步。
The officer ordered the soldiers to take three paces to the left and stand at attention.
軍官命令士兵們向左走三步，然後立正站好。
用法筆記
Can be used as a rough unit of measurement in informal contexts — one pace is approximately 75 centimetres or 30 inches, roughly equal to a natural step.
常見錯誤
5. the act of running, cycling, or moving faster in a race or competition to force
領跑；帶頭
在比賽中加快速度迫使對手跟進
the act of running, cycling, or moving faster in a race or competition to force other participants to increase their speed, or more generally, setting a standard that others try to match
Élise set a punishing pace from the start and left the other runners far behind.
Élise 從一開始就設定了極快的配速，將其他跑者遠遠拋在後頭。
collocation: set a punishing pace
The company's research laboratory sets the pace for innovation in the solar energy industry.
該公司的研究實驗室為太陽能產業的創新樹立了標竿。
Tendai took the lead and set the pace for the first three laps of the race.
Tendai 自信地取得領先，並在比賽的前三圈保持領跑。
Smaller businesses often follow industry trends rather than set the pace themselves.
小型企業通常跟隨業界趨勢，而非自行領先帶動潮流。
- lead
simpler and broader; does not carry the specific competitive pressure that 'set the pace' implies
- front-runner
a noun describing the person or team in the lead
文法句型
set the pace
用法筆記
When used literally in sports, 'set the pace' means running at the front. When used figuratively, it refers to being a leader or trendsetter in any field.
6. in the sport of football (soccer), a player's or team's ability to run fast whil
跑速
足球員帶球奔跑的速度
in the sport of football (soccer), a player's or team's ability to run fast while keeping control of the ball
The winger's pace caused constant problems for the opposing defence throughout the match.
這名邊鋒的速度在整場比賽中不斷給對方防線製造麻煩。
collocation: [player]'s pace
Folake used her pace to reach the through-ball before the goalkeeper could clear it.
Folake 利用她的速度搶在守門員清球之前接到了穿越球。
The team lacked pace in midfield and struggled to create any real scoring chances.
這支球隊的中場缺乏速度，很難創造出真正的進球機會。
Eitan's pace made him a dangerous threat whenever the team launched a counter-attack.
Eitan 的速度使他成為球隊發動反擊時的危險人物。
- speed
more general; 'pace' in football specifically implies combining speed with ball control
用法筆記
This sense is almost exclusively used in British football commentary and analysis. 'Pace' in this context specifically means running speed with the ball, not without it.
pace — 動詞
1. to move back and forth across a space with steady, repeated foot movements, typi
踱步
因擔心或焦慮而反覆來回走動
to move back and forth across a space with steady, repeated foot movements, typically when you are nervous, anxious, waiting, or thinking hard
Gabriel paced up and down the hospital corridor while waiting for news of the operation.
Gabriel 在手術室外面的醫院走廊上來回踱步，等待消息。
pattern: pace up and down + location
The lawyer paced back and forth in the empty courtroom before the judge entered.
那名律師在法官進入之前在空蕩蕩的法庭裡來回踱步。
Ryo paced nervously outside the interview room, checking his phone every few seconds.
Ryo 在面試室外面緊張地踱步，每隔幾秒就看一次手機。
The family cat paced restlessly around the kitchen while waiting for its evening meal.
這家人的貓在廚房裡不安地走來走去，等著吃晚餐。
Dario could not sit still and paced the full length of the living room instead.
Dario 沒辦法靜坐不動，於是在客廳的長度範圍內來回踱步。
文法句型
pace + adverb of direction (up and down / back and forth / around)
用法筆記
Often used with direction adverbs or prepositional phrases such as 'up and down', 'back and forth', 'around', 'across the room', or 'the length of [a room]'. The action is repetitive — the walker returns to where they started.
常見錯誤
2. to control or set the speed of a race, competition, or group activity, often by
領跑；配速
在比賽中帶領或控制行進速度
to control or set the speed of a race, competition, or group activity, often by leading from the front or by deliberately matching a certain rhythm
An experienced marathon runner paced the group through the first fifteen kilometres of the race.
一位經驗豐富的馬拉松跑者在比賽的前十五公里帶著整群人前進。
structure: pace + group + through
Noor was chosen to pace the beginner cyclists during their very first training ride.
Noor 被選中在初學者第一次騎車訓練時帶領他們。
The instructor paced the class carefully, making sure nobody fell behind the main group.
教練小心翼翼地控制全班的速度，確保沒有人落後。
The leading runner paced the race at a steady tempo, saving energy for the final sprint.
領跑的跑者以穩定的節奏控制比賽速度，為最後衝刺保留體力。
- lead
simpler and more general; does not imply the deliberate speed-regulation that 'pace' does
- set the pace for
a phrasal expression with the same meaning, more common in figurative use
文法句型
pace + noun phrase (person/activity)
be paced by
用法筆記
Frequently used in sporting contexts where a more experienced person deliberately runs or cycles alongside a less experienced one to regulate their speed.
常見錯誤
3. to control how fast you work, move, or use your energy over a long period, makin
自我配速
管理自身能量以避免過度疲勞
to control how fast you work, move, or use your energy over a long period, making sure you have enough strength left to reach the end
Yumi knew she had to pace herself to survive the twelve-hour nursing shift.
Yumi 知道如果要撐過十二小時的護理輪班，她必須調整好自己的節奏。
structure: pace + oneself + if-clause
The students learned to pace their revision across the whole exam period.
學生們學會了在整個考試期間分散複習進度，而不是在考前熬夜死記硬背。
Élise paced her breathing carefully during the final climb up the mountain.
Élise 在攀登最後一段山路時小心地調整呼吸節奏。
In any long race, the key is learning to pace yourself from the start.
在任何長跑比賽中，最重要的技巧就是從一開始就學會調整自己的配速。
- regulate
more formal and less personal; does not carry the common self-care nuance of 'pace oneself'
文法句型
pace + oneself
pace + noun phrase (effort/resources)
用法筆記
The object is always either a reflexive pronoun ('pace yourself', 'pace myself', 'pace themselves') or a noun referring to something the subject controls ('pace one's breathing', 'pace one's work').
常見錯誤
4. to measure the length or size of a space by walking across it and counting the n
步測
以步行數步的方式估算距離
to measure the length or size of a space by walking across it and counting the number of steps needed to cover it
Tendai paced the living room to check if the new sofa would fit against the wall.
Tendai 步測了客廳，看看新沙發能不能靠牆放下。
structure: pace + noun phrase (space)
The farmer paced out the distance from the barn to the fence using long, even strides.
農夫用均勻的大步步測了穀倉到圍籬之間的距離。
phrasal: pace out
Without a tape measure, Henrik paced the garden to estimate how many fence posts he needed.
沒有量尺，Henrik 步測了花園，估算需要多少根圍籬樁。
Folake paced off the area where she planned to build the new vegetable beds.
Folake 步測了她打算建造新菜圃的區域。
- measure
the general term; 'pace' is specifically about measuring by walking
文法句型
pace + noun phrase (distance/area)
pace + out/off
用法筆記
Often used with the particle 'out' or 'off' ('pace out the distance', 'pace off the area'). This sense implies an approximate measurement, not a precise one.
常見錯誤
5. of a horse, to move using a particular two-beat gait in which both legs on the s
走側對步
馬匹以同側雙腳同時移動的步法行進
of a horse, to move using a particular two-beat gait in which both legs on the same side move forward together, or more generally, to move in any specific style of footfall
The horse paced smoothly across the field, with both legs on the same side moving together.
那匹馬平穩地以側對步穿過田野，同一側的兩條腿同時向前移動。
The trainer spent weeks teaching the young horse to pace instead of trot during practice sessions.
訓練師花了數週時間教導那匹年輕的馬在練習時走側對步，而不是快步。
Unlike a trot, a pace creates a gentle side-to-side rocking motion that riders enjoy.
與快步不同，側對步會產生輕柔的左右搖晃，有些騎手覺得這種感覺很舒服。
The experienced riding horse paced calmly around the arena with its owner on its back.
那匹經驗豐富的騎乘馬在主人背上平靜地以側對步繞著競技場走。
pace — 介系詞
1. used before a person's name to politely indicate that you are stating a differen
敬表異議
用於禮貌地表示不同意某人的觀點
used before a person's name to politely indicate that you are stating a different opinion from theirs, especially in formal or academic writing
Pace the committee chair, several members argued that the policy needed more careful review.
敬表異議於委員會主席，有幾位成員認為這項政策需要更仔細的審查。
The professor presented new data that contradicted the earlier study — pace its lead author, Dr Wong.
教授提出了與先前研究相矛盾的新數據——敬表異議於該研究的主要作者黃博士。
structure: pace + [person], [statement]
Pace the official report, the eyewitness accounts describe a very different sequence of events.
敬表異議於官方報告，目擊者的描述呈現了截然不同的事件經過。
Pace the previous editor, I believe the methodology in that paper has serious flaws.
敬表異議於前任主編，我認為那篇論文的研究方法有嚴重缺陷。
文法句型
pace + proper noun (person)
用法筆記
This is a Latin borrowing used almost exclusively in formal academic writing. It is always followed by a person's name or title. Think of it as a polite way of saying 'with respect to, I disagree with…'.