pacemaker
n
(a) (also `pace-setter) runner, rider or driver in a race who moves at a (usu fast) speed which others try to follow (速度赛中)定速度者(使其他参赛者跟从)
(fig 比喻) That firm was the pace-setter in car design for many years, ie introduced new ideas which were copied by others. 那家公司在汽车设计上多年来一直领先.
(b) electronic device placed on the heart to make weak or irregular heartbeats stronger or more regular (心脏)起搏器.
🏥 医学释义
心脏起搏器,心律器
🗣️ 情景例句
Besides Chinese New Year, what are the other festivals according to the Lunar Calendar?
农历新年以外还有什么节日?
Chase the nice bone, doggie.
狗兄,去追那可口的骨头啊。
She also brought me into touch with everything that could be felt--- soil, wood, silk. As I look back upon those years, I am struck by Annie's wisdom.