the rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart
the basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music
a single pulsation of an oscillation produced by adding two waves of different frequencies; has a frequency equal to the difference between the two oscillations
a member of the beat generation; a nonconformist in dress and behavior
the sound of stroke or blow
(prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse
a regular rate of repetition
a stroke or blow
the act of beating to windward; sailing as close as possible to the direction from which the wind is blowing
动词 beat:
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
give a beating to; subject to a beating, either as a punishment or as an act of aggression
hit repeatedly
move rhythmically
shape by beating
make a rhythmic sound
glare or strike with great intensity
move with a thrashing motion
sail with much tacking or with difficulty
stir vigorously
strike (a part of one's own body) repeatedly, as in great emotion or in accompaniment to music
be superior
avoid paying
make a sound like a clock or a timer
move with a flapping motion
indicate by beating, as with the fingers or drumsticks
move with or as if with a regular alternating motion
make by pounding or trampling
produce a rhythm by striking repeatedly
strike (water or bushes) repeatedly to rouse animals for hunting
beat through cleverness and wit
be a mystery or bewildering to
wear out completely
形容词 beat:
very tired
双语例句
I didn't think you'd be at home, but I just called on the off chance. 我想你不会在家的，只是抱著一线希望给你打个电话。
I will be at liberty only at weekends. 我只有在周末才有空。
It is better to be at peace with your rivals at the party. 在聚会上，你最好同你的对手和睦相处。
I will be at your side, as I promised you. 我会陪在你身边，就象我答应你的那样。
His successor as the chairman will be at the conference. 接替他担任主席的人将参加本次会议。
Whoever can that be at the door? 在门口的究竟是谁呢？
If you don't speak good English, you'll be at a big disadvantage when you try to get a job. 你要是英语讲得不好，找工作时就会处于非常不利的地位。
I/We will be at the10 Baker Street at six sharp, and look forward to seeing you. 我(们)将于晚六点准时到达贝克大街10号，到时再会。
