beats
US /biːts/
UK /biːts/
名詞
1.
節拍, 韻律
the rhythmic pulse in music or poetry
範例:
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The song has a strong, danceable beat.
這首歌有強勁、適合跳舞的節拍。
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He clapped his hands to the beat of the drum.
他隨著鼓的節拍拍手。
2.
巡邏路線, 區域
an area or route that a person patrols or is assigned to cover
範例:
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The police officer walked his usual beat.
警察沿著他通常的巡邏路線行走。
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This neighborhood is part of my sales beat.
這個社區是我的銷售區域的一部分。
動詞
1.
打, 擊敗
to strike (a person or an animal) repeatedly and violently so as to cause injury
範例:
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He threatened to beat anyone who crossed him.
他威脅要毆打任何與他作對的人。
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The rain beat against the windowpane.
雨水拍打著窗玻璃。
2.
擊敗, 戰勝
to defeat (someone) in a game or other competitive situation
範例:
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Our team managed to beat the champions.
我們的隊伍成功擊敗了冠軍。
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She always beats me at chess.
她總是在國際象棋中擊敗我。