heartbeat

US /ˈhɑːrt.biːt/
UK /ˈhɑːrt.biːt/
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1.

心跳, 心搏

a pulsation of the heart, especially as detected at the wrist or neck

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The doctor listened to her heartbeat with a stethoscope.
医生用听诊器听她的心跳。
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I could feel my own heartbeat in my ears.
我能感觉到自己的心跳在耳边。
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2.

核心, 精髓, 命脉

the essential or most vital part of something

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Innovation is the heartbeat of our company.
创新是我们公司的核心。
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The community center is the heartbeat of the neighborhood.
社区中心是这个街区的核心。
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