도구 등을 사용하여 사람이나 사물을 반복적으로 강하게 치거나 때리다.
to strike a person, animal, or object repeatedly and violently
예문:
"The rain continued to beat against the window all night."
"He beat the rug with a stick to get the dust out."
경기나 경쟁에서 상대방을 이기거나 능가하다.
to defeat someone in a game, competition, or battle
예문:
"Our team managed to beat the champions in the final round."
"She beat her own world record by two seconds."
심장이나 맥박이 규칙적으로 뛰거나 고동치다.
to pulsate or throb rhythmically, as the heart does
예문:
"His heart beat rapidly after the intense sprint."
"The doctor listened to the steady beat of the patient's heart."
요리 재료를 부드럽게 하거나 거품을 내기 위해 세게 휘젓다.
to stir cooking ingredients vigorously to make a smooth or frothy mixture
예문:
"Beat the egg whites until they form stiff peaks."
"You should beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy."
음악이나 시에서 리듬의 기본이 되는 규칙적인 박자나 비트.
the main accent or rhythmic unit in music or poetry
예문:
"The dancers moved in perfect time to the steady beat of the drum."
"This song has a very catchy electronic beat."
경찰의 순찰 구역이나 기자의 담당 취재 영역.
an area or route regularly traversed by a police officer or reporter
예문:
"The police officer was familiar with everyone on his beat."
"She was assigned to the local crime beat for the city newspaper."
육체적 또는 정신적으로 몹시 지치고 기운이 없는 상태.
completely exhausted or very tired
예문:
"I'm absolutely beat after working a double shift."
"You look beat; why don't you take a short nap?"