pulse
[pʌls] noun
REGULAR BEAT 规律跳动
countable
■the regular beating of the heart, especially when it is felt at the wrist or side of the neck 脉搏•The child's pulse was strong/weak.那个孩子的脉搏很有力／虚弱。 •Exercise increases your pulse rate.运动能加快你的脉搏。 take sb's pulse
■to hold someone's wrist and count how many times their heart beats in one minute 测（某人的）脉搏
countable
■a short period of energy which is repeated regularly, such as a short loud sound or a short flash of light （声波或光波的）脉冲•The data, normally transmitted electronically, can be changed into pulses of light.这一资料通常是电子传送的，现在可被改为光波脉冲。
[pʌls] noun
FOOD 食物
pulses
[plural] specialized
■seeds such as beans or peas which are cooked and eaten 豆类植物的种子；荚果；豆子•Pulses include peas, lentils and chickpeas.豆类包括豌豆、小扁豆和鹰嘴豆。
[pʌls] noun
have / keep your finger on the pulse
■to be/stay familiar with the most recent changes or improvements 了解最新变化（进展）•The situation changes daily, so you've got to keep your finger on the pulse.情况每天都在变，所以你得保持消息灵通。
[pʌls] noun
set your pulse racing (also quicken your pulse)
■to make you excited 使激动•This is a movie that will set your pulse racing.这是一部激动人心的电影。
[pʌls] verb intransitive
■to move or beat with a strong, regular rhythm （以规律且强有力的节拍）跳动，搏动，振动•I could feel the blood pulsing through my veins.我能感觉到血液在我的血管里翻腾。 |