单词 | to set the stroke |
释义 | > as lemmasto set the stroke d. In a chase or race, to set the pace, to proceed at a rate of speed to be followed by another; also in extended use. So to set the stroke (in rowing). ΘΚΠ the world > movement > rate of motion > move at specific rate [verb (intransitive)] > set speed of movement or progress to make (all) the running1824 to set the pace1891 society > travel > travel by water > propelling boat by oars, paddle, or pole > [verb (intransitive)] > row > set rate of strokes to set the stroke1891 1891 Murray's Mag. Mar. 367 Walking the pace set by her pupil. 1892 Field 2 Apr. 480/1 Elin, in the Cambridge boat, is setting a longer stroke. 1898 H. Newbolt Island Race 84 He's leading them straight for Blackmoor Gate, And he's setting a pounding pace! 1928 J. M. Barrie Peter Pan i, in Plays 19 Nana must go about all her duties in a most ordinary manner..; naturalness must be her passion; indeed, it should be the aim of every one in the play, for which she is now setting the pace. 1928 E. Wingfield-Stratford Hist. Brit. Civilization II. iii. 1090 Britain was ceasing to set the pace to her neighbours; she was beginning to show signs of flagging in the race. 1958 Engineering 4 Apr. 424/2 Do things before anyone else not wait to see what someone else does—set the pace and keep them hopping. < as lemmas |
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