pacemaker

US [ˈpeɪsˌmeɪkər]
UK [ˈpeɪsˌmeɪkə(r)]
  • n.(心脏)起搏器;领跑人;领跑动物;领先队伍
  • Web起搏点;心脏起搏器;心律调节器
Plural Form:pacemakers  
pacemaker
n.
1.
(心脏)起搏器an electronic device that is put inside a person's body to help their heart beat regularly
2.
领跑人;领跑动物a person or an animal that begins a race quickly so that the other people taking part will try to copy the speed and run a fast race
The big banks have been the pacesetters in developing the system.
大银行是发展这一体系的先驱。
3.
(竞赛中的)领先者,领先队伍a person or team that is winning in a sports competition
The local club are now only one point off the pacemakers.
当地俱乐部与领先者只差一分。

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