pulsate
UK/pʌlˈseɪt/US/'pʌlseit/
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Definitions
v.
To beat or throb with a strong, steady rhythm
有节律地搏动；跳动
v.
To seem full of life, energy, or activity
充满活力地律动
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpuls (push, beat) + -ate (to do) = to keep beating. Built straight on the pulse image — the rhythmic push repeating over and over, whether it's a vein, a light, or a city pulsating with energy.
Root pel still carries 52 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.pulsate with energy充满活力地跳动
- 2.pulsate rhythmically有节律地搏动
- 3.[pulsate with life]充满生机地律动
- 4.pulsate with light随光线闪烁跳动
Example Sentences
- 1.
The vein in his temple pulsated as he grew angry.
- 2.
The dance floor pulsated with music and light.