paces
n.
一步( pace的名词复数 );
溜蹄;
常规;
v.
踱步于，走动( pace的第三人称单数 );
调整自己的工作（或活动）节奏;
领先于;
为…定步速;
例句:
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The British coach is putting the boxers through their paces.
英国教练正在检验拳手们的能力。
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He'd only gone a few paces before he stopped again.
他只走了几步远就又停了下来。
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She finished only a few paces behind the winner.
到达终点时,她仅比获胜者落后几步.
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He is still pacing, and talking as he paces.
来自THETIMES
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She took a couple of paces backwards.
来自R. Dahl
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He paces slowly, he revolves, he tilts his head.
来自NEWYORKER