"pace back and forth" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 来回踱步

Definition

反复来回走动，通常是在一小段距离上，常见于焦虑、思考或等待时。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

通常用来形容紧张、不安或思考时的走动。可用于正式或非正式场合。强调缓慢重复走动，不是快步或跑步。

Examples

He started to pace back and forth while waiting for the results.

他在等待结果时开始**来回踱步**。

She paced back and forth in the hallway, looking worried.

她在走廊里**来回踱步**，看起来很担心。

The dog paced back and forth near the door, waiting to go out.

狗在门口**来回踱步**，等着出去。

I always pace back and forth when I'm deep in thought.

我一思考问题就会**来回踱步**。

He couldn't sit still, so he just paced back and forth across the room.

他坐不住，就在房间里**来回踱步**。

If you keep pacing back and forth, you're going to wear a hole in the carpet!

你要是一直**来回踱步**，地毯都要磨破了！