tempo
n
(pl ~s or, in music, 音乐术语复数作 tempi )
1 speed or rhythm of a piece of music 乐曲的速度或拍子
Your tempo is too slow. 你演奏的速度太慢了.
in waltz tempo 以华尔兹的拍子.
2 (fig 比喻) pace of any movement or activity (运动或活动的)速度, 进度
the exhausting tempo of city life 令人精疲力竭的城市生活节奏
upset the even tempo of one's existence 打乱生活规律.
Haven't you heard of him? He's a very famous singer. He's singing at the New Theatre on Saturday.
你没听说过他吗?他是个著名歌手。他星期六将在新剧院演出。
Perhaps in those days I was. Pierre and I did have a very good time at the ball. But that was the last moment of happiness in our lives. That night everything changed.