rhythm

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++

rhyth·m /ˈrɪðəm/ W3 noun [countable, uncountable] 1 SOUNDa regular repeated pattern of sounds or movements 节律；节奏；律动 → metre Drums are basic to African rhythm. 非洲音乐节奏少不了鼓。 complicated dance rhythms 复杂的舞蹈节奏rhythm of She started moving to the rhythm of the music. 她开始随着音乐的节奏舞动。 the steady rhythm of her heartbeat 她平稳的心跳节律2 REGULARa regular pattern of changes 规则变化（模式），节奏 the body’s natural rhythms 人体的自然节律rhythm of Jim liked the rhythm of agricultural life. 吉姆喜欢农耕生活的节奏。

Examples from the Corpus

rhythm• He grabbed dance by the arm and led it into the world of city rhythms, wise guys and lovers.• The band's music is known for its fiery Latin rhythms.• An awkward gap opened up in the otherwise little bit of rhythm just starting to flow between them.• Without a sense of rhythm our sense of time is devoid of landmarks.• He should be encouraged to stretch down on to the bit without losing balance or rhythm.• The air conditioner beat a steady rhythm.• You need to feel the rhythm of the music in order to dance properly.• For the second show their Captain stood by the pianist and rapped out the rhythm.• Marriner will ensure that the words are clearly heard, the instrumental parts all count and that the rhythms are springy.• I was finally fitting in with the rhythm of their household.• the rhythm of the music• I hear Stravinsky, Walton, Hindemith and a couple of other guys who really understood rhythm.Origin rhythm (1500-1600) Latin rhythmus, from Greek, from rhein “to flow”

rhyth·m nounChineseSyllable

Corpus of movements or pattern repeated a sounds regular

rhythm
rhyth‧m W3 /ˈrɪðəm/