"pace up and down" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 来回踱步

Definition

在一个小范围内来回走动，通常因为焦虑、急躁或在思考问题。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

是一个非正式表达，通常描述由于焦虑或等待而反复走动。常和“焦虑地”一起使用。不是表示普通走路。

Examples

He paced up and down the hallway, waiting for news.

他在走廊里**来回踱步**，等待消息。

She paces up and down when she is nervous.

她紧张时会**来回踱步**。

I watched him pace up and down outside the classroom.

我看到他在教室外**来回踱步**。

I always pace up and down before a big presentation to calm my nerves.

每次重要演讲前我都会**来回踱步**让自己冷静下来。

He started to pace up and down when the doctor was late.

医生迟到时，他就开始**来回踱步**。

You could tell she was anxious by the way she paced up and down the living room.

她在客厅里**来回踱步**的样子就能看出她很焦虑。