tempo

US /ˈtem.poʊ/
UK /ˈtem.poʊ/
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1.

节奏, 速度

the speed at which a passage of music is or should be played

:
The conductor set a brisk tempo for the orchestra.
指挥为乐队设定了一个轻快的节奏
This piece requires a slow and steady tempo.
这首曲子需要缓慢而稳定的节奏
2.

节奏, 速度, 步调

the rate or pace of any activity or process

:
The tempo of life in the city is much faster than in the countryside.
城市生活的节奏比乡村快得多。
We need to increase the tempo of our work to meet the deadline.
我们需要加快工作节奏以赶上截止日期。