LEARNit Dictionary

pace

noun
B2
1
B2
the speed at which somebody/something walks, runs or moves
سرعت, گام, حرکت
2
B2
the speed at which something happens
سرعت, آهنگ, ریتم, ریتم حرکتی
It is difficult to keep up with the rapid pace of change.
I prefer the relaxed pace of life in the country.
We encourage all students to work at their own pace.
The American economy has grown at a record pace.
Technology is changing at a blistering pace.
The plot moves along at a fast pace.
These updates are going to continue at a rapid pace.
Rumours of corruption and scandal gathered pace.
3
an act of stepping once when walking or running; the distance travelled when doing this
گام, قدم
She took two paces forward.
To be a really good runner he needs to lengthen his pace a little.
Competitors must stand at a distance of 20 paces from each other.
synonym step
4
the fact of something happening, changing, etc. quickly
سرعت, شتاب, تندی
He gave up his job in advertising because he couldn't stand the pace.
The novel lacks pace .
see also fast-paced
verb
B2
1
B2
to walk up and down in a small area many times, especially because you are feeling nervous or angry
بی‌قرار راه رفتن, به جلو و عقب راه رفتن
2
to set the speed at which something happens or develops
تنظیم کردن سرعت, تعیین سرعت کردن
He paced his game skilfully.
One runner was selected to pace the race.
3
to find the right speed or rhythm for your work or an activity so that you have enough energy to do what you have to do
هماهنگ کردن, تنظیم کردن
He'll have to learn to pace himself in this job.
preposition
1
used before a person’s name to politely disagree with what they have said
با احترام به نظر, با اجازه‌ی, با عرض اجازه‌ی