rhythm
noun uk/ˈrɪð.əm/ us/ˈrɪð.əm/
B2 [ C or U ]（音乐、诗歌和舞蹈的）节奏，韵律，节律
a strong pattern of sounds, words, or musical notes that is used in music, poetry, and dancing
He beat out a jazz rhythm on the drums. 他击出爵士乐节奏的鼓点。
I've got no sense of rhythm, so I'm a terrible dancer. 我根本没有节奏感，所以舞跳得很差劲。
B2 [ C or U ]规则的运动；（动作的）节奏；律动
a regular movement or pattern of movements
She was lulled to sleep by the gentle rhythm of the boat in the water. 船在水中有节奏地轻轻摇动，使她昏昏入睡。
She hit the ball so hard that her opponent had no chance to establish any rhythm in her game. 她凌厉的击球让对手根本没有机会找到比赛的节奏。
[ C ]（尤指自然界中的）规则变化，规律，节律
a regular pattern of change, especially one that happens in nature
the rhythm of the seasons 四季的交替
Breathing and sleeping are examples of biological rhythms in humans. 呼吸和睡眠是人体生物节奏的例证。
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- As he read the poem out loud, he mangled the rhythm so badly that it scarcely made any sense.
- The drummer beat out a steady rhythm while we marched.
- Their music is a blend of jazz and African rhythms.
- The music suddenly changed from a smooth melody to a staccato rhythm.
- Defibrillators are used to restore normal rhythm to the heart.