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.