单词 | pacemaker |
释义 | pace·makerBrE /ˈpeɪsmeɪkə(r)/ NAmE /ˈpeɪsmeɪkər/ noun an electronic device that is put inside a person's body to help their heart beat regularly (心脏)起搏器 (also pace·setter especially inNAmE ) a person or an animal that begins a race quickly so that the other people taking part will try to copy the speed and run a fast race 领跑人;领跑动物◆ (figurative ) The big banks have been the pacesetters in developing the system . 大银行是发展这一体系的先驱。 (also pace·setter especially inNAmE ) a person or team that is winning in a sports competition (竞赛中的)领先者,领先队伍◆ The local club are now only one point off the pacemakers . 当地俱乐部与领先者只差一分。 |
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