the regular beating of the heart, especially when it is felt at the wrist or side of the neck

The child's pulse was strong/weak. 那个孩子的脉搏很有力／虚弱。

Exercise increases your pulse rate. 锻炼能加快你的脉搏。

to hold someone's wrist and count how many times the heart beats in one minute

a short period of energy that is repeated regularly, such as a short, loud sound or a short flash of light

The data, normally transmitted electronically, can be changed into pulses of light. 这一数据通常是电子传送的，现在可被改为光波脉冲。

the action of switching power on and off again quickly on a food processor (= an electric machine that cuts and mixes food) to mix food

Give the mixture a pulse or two until it is broken down. 对混合物进行一两次脉冲搅拌，直到搅碎。

Set the food processor to pulse, adding olive oil and herbs. 将食物搅拌机设置为脉冲，加入橄榄油和香料。

seeds such as beans or peas that are cooked and eaten

Pulses include peas, lentils, and chickpeas. 豆类包括豌豆、小扁豆和鹰嘴豆。

have/keep your finger on the pulseidiom C2 了解最新变化（进展）

set someone's pulse racingidiom (also quicken someone's pulse) 使激动

to move or beat with a strong, regular rhythm

I could feel the blood pulsing through my veins. 我能感觉到血液在我的血管里翻腾。

to mix food by switching a food processor (= an electric machine for cutting or mixing food) on and off again quickly

Place the prawns in a food processor and pulse to a coarse paste. 将大虾放入食品搅拌机中，搅拌成粗糊状。