词典释义：
a rhythmical throbbing of the arteries as blood is propelled through them, typically as felt in the wrists or neck
脉搏
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the doctor found a faint pulse. 医生摸到微弱的脉搏。
the rate of this throbbing, used to ascertain the rate of someone's heartbeat and so their state of health or emotions
意向，动向；情绪
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the idea was enough to set my pulse racing .这一想法足以让我心情激动。
(一般作
脉（或心）的每次连续跳动。
a single vibration or short burst of sound, electric current, light, or other wave
（声、电流、光或其他波的）脉动，搏动；脉冲
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radio pulses 无线电脉冲
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[as modifier]
a pulse generator .脉冲发生器，脉冲振荡器。
a musical beat or other regular rhythm
音乐拍子，律动。
〈喻〉 （活力或组织的）核心
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those close to the financial and economic pulse maintain that there have been fundamental changes .接近财经组织核心的人士认为已经发生了根本性的变化。
【生化】 （供细胞培养的）冲量。
throb rhythmically; pulsate
有节奏地颤动；搏动，跳动
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a knot of muscles at the side of his jaw pulsed. 他下巴一侧上的一块肌肉抽动了一下。
[with obj.]transmit in rhythmical beats
（有节奏地）传送
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the sun pulsed fire into her eyes .太阳光不断地射进她的双眸。
[with obj.]modulate (a wave or beam) so that it becomes a series of pulses
用脉冲调制（波，光束）。
[with obj.]apply a pulsed signal to (a device)
应用脉冲信号于（装置）。
【生化】 <Bold>PULSE-LABEL</Bold>的简称。
the edible seeds of various leguminous plants, for example chickpeas, lentils, and beans
豆子。
the plant or plants producing such seeds
豆类植物。
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feel （或take） the pulse of determine the heart rate of （someone） by feeling and timing the pulsation of an artery 给… 诊脉 -
figurative ascertain the general mood or opinion of 〈喻〉 探…的心态 （或意向）the conference will be an opportunity to feel the pulse of those working in the field. 这次会议将是探知该领域研究人员意向的一个机会
" late Middle English： from Latin pulsus beating, from pellere to drive, beat.Middle English： from Old French
