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Pacing Meaning in English

word · lemma: pace

/ˈpeɪsɪŋ/
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/pˈeɪsɪŋ/
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释义

'Pacing' means walking back and forth repeatedly, often because of stress or waiting. In storytelling, 'pacing' also refers to the speed or rhythm at which a story unfolds.

用法与细微差别

Used literally for walking nervously or impatiently. In creative or academic contexts, 'pacing' describes how fast or slow a narrative moves. Common collocations: 'nervous pacing', 'the pacing of the film'. 'Pacing' can be confused with 'pace' (the act of walking a single step, or general speed).

例句

He was pacing the room while waiting for the doctor.

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She started pacing up and down the hallway.

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The movie’s pacing was very slow.

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His constant pacing made everyone more anxious.

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I love the quick pacing of action scenes in this show.

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She was pacing outside, talking on her phone.

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