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tempos

/ˈtɛmpəʊz/ /ˈtɛmpoʊz/

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noun

节奏，速率。

A frequency or rate.

Examples :

"The varying tempos of the windshield wipers helped me see clearly in the changing rain. "

不同节奏的雨刷器帮助我在不断变化的雨中看得更清楚。

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noun

抢先，争先。

A move which is part of one's own plan or strategy and forces, e.g. by means of a check or attacking a piece, the opponent to make a move which is not bad but of no use for him (the player gains a tempo, the opponent loses a tempo), or equivalently a player achieves the same result in fewer moves by one approach rather than another.

Examples :

"The chess player gained two tempos by attacking the queen with a pawn, forcing the opponent to waste moves defending instead of developing their own attack. "

通过用兵攻击对方的皇后，这位棋手抢先了两步，迫使对手浪费步数来防守，而不是展开自己的攻势。

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抢先机, 先机.

The timing advantage of being on lead, thus being first to initiate a strategy to develop tricks for one's side.

Examples :

"Having the first presentation slot in the class debate gave Maya crucial tempos, allowing her to define the terms and set the agenda for the arguments. "

在班级辩论中，首先进行展示让玛雅获得了关键的先机，使她能够定义术语并为论点设定议程。

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节奏，步调，时机

The timing of a particular event – earlier or later than in an alternative situation (as in chess example)

Examples :

"Sentence: "Because of the new project deadlines, the tempos of our workdays have sped up significantly." "

由于新的项目截止日期，我们工作日的节奏明显加快了。

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noun

速度，节拍。

The number of beats per minute in a piece of music; also, an indicative term denoting approximate rate of speed in written music (examples: allegro, andante)

Examples :

"The conductor changed the tempos frequently during the rehearsal, speeding up some sections and slowing down others. "

在排练过程中，指挥经常变换乐曲的节奏，有些部分加快速度，有些部分放慢速度。

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步调，节奏。

The steady pace set by the frontmost riders.

Examples :

"The rest of the cyclists struggled to keep up as the leaders set fast tempos on the uphill climb. "

领先的骑手在上坡时加快了步调，后面的骑手们奋力跟上。

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noun

Tuk-tuk车，机动三轮车。

A small truck or cargo van with three or four wheels, commonly used for commercial transport and deliveries (particularly in Asian and African countries): a genericized trademark, originally associated with the manufacturer Vidal & Sohn Tempo-Werke GmbH.

Examples :

"In many bustling Indian cities, tempos are a common sight, zipping through the streets delivering goods to shops. "

在许多熙熙攘攘的印度城市，经常能看到突突车（tuk-tuk）或机动三轮车穿梭于街道，为商店运送货物。

vehicle business commerce traffic

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节奏，速度。

A rapid rate of play by the offense resulting from reducing the amount of time which elapses after one play ends and the next starts.

Examples :

"The coach drilled the team on running plays at faster tempos to wear down the opposing defense. "

教练训练球队以更快的节奏和速度跑位，以此来消耗对方防守队员的体力。

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