"pace up and down" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 來回踱步

Definition

在一個小範圍內來回走動，通常是因為焦慮、急躁或沉思。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

這是非正式說法，通常用於描述因焦慮或等待而反覆踱步。常與“焦慮地”等形容詞搭配。不是普通的步行。

Examples

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

他在走廊裡**來回踱步**，等待消息。

She paces up and down when she is nervous.

她緊張時會**來回踱步**。

I watched him pace up and down outside the classroom.

我看到他在教室外**來回踱步**。

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

在重要演講前我總是**來回踱步**讓自己冷靜。

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

醫生遲到時，他就開始**來回踱步**。

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

她在客廳裡**來回踱步**，可以看出她很焦慮。