pulse

1. N-COUNT Your pulse is the regular beating of blood through your body, which you can feel when you touch particular parts of your body, especially your wrist. 脉搏

Mahoney's pulse was racing, and he felt confused. 马奥尼的脉搏跳得很快，他感到很慌乱。

2. N-COUNT In music, a pulse is a regular beat, often produced by a drum. 节拍

...the repetitive pulse of the music. …乐曲的重复节拍。

3. N-COUNT A pulse of electrical current, light, or sound is a temporary increase in its level. 脉冲

The switch works by passing a pulse of current between the tip and the surface. 电源开关的工作原理是让电流脉冲穿过触点和触面之间。

4. N-SING If you refer to the pulse of a group in society, you mean the ideas, opinions, or feelings they have at a particular time. 意向

The White House insists that the president is in touch with the pulse of the black community. 白宫坚持说总统了解黑人社区的民意。

5. V-I If something pulses, it moves, appears, or makes a sound with a strong regular rhythm. 有节奏地跳动

His temples pulsed a little, threatening a headache. 他的太阳穴跳动得有点厉害，预示着要头痛了。

6. N-PLURAL Some seeds that can be cooked and eaten are called pulses, for example, peas, beans, and lentils. 可食用的豆子[英国英语]