C1 noun 正式

semipulsate

/ˌsɛmiˈpʌlseɪt/

A state or instance of partial or intermittent rhythmic throbbing or beating, often occurring at irregular intervals or with reduced intensity. In technical contexts, it refers to a cycle that does not reach the full amplitude of a standard pulse.

例句

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1

The old neon sign flickered with a strange semipulsate, casting uneven light across the street.

The old neon sign flickered with a strange semipulsate, casting uneven light across the street.

2

The physician noted a faint semipulsate in the artery, suggesting that the blood flow was partially obstructed.

The physician noted a faint semipulsate in the artery, suggesting that the blood flow was partially obstructed.

3

The speakers have this weird semipulsate when the bass drops too low.

The speakers have this weird semipulsate when the bass drops too low.

词族

名词
semipulsate
Verb
semipulsate
副词
semipulsatingly
形容词
semipulsatile
相关
semipulsation
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记忆技巧

Think of 'semi' meaning half and 'pulse' as the beat. A 'semipulsate' is just a 'half-beat'.

快速测验

The engineer noticed a rhythmic ________ in the engine's vibration sensor, indicating a minor fuel injection issue.

正确!

正确答案是: semipulsate

例句

1

The old neon sign flickered with a strange semipulsate, casting uneven light across the street.

everyday

The old neon sign flickered with a strange semipulsate, casting uneven light across the street.

2

The physician noted a faint semipulsate in the artery, suggesting that the blood flow was partially obstructed.

formal

The physician noted a faint semipulsate in the artery, suggesting that the blood flow was partially obstructed.

3

The speakers have this weird semipulsate when the bass drops too low.

informal

The speakers have this weird semipulsate when the bass drops too low.

4

In the experiment, the fluid dynamics exhibited a semipulsate under low-pressure conditions rather than a constant stream.

academic

In the experiment, the fluid dynamics exhibited a semipulsate under low-pressure conditions rather than a constant stream.

5

Market demand for the product showed a semipulsate, rising slightly during holidays but never reaching peak levels.

business

Market demand for the product showed a semipulsate, rising slightly during holidays but never reaching peak levels.

词族

名词
semipulsate
Verb
semipulsate
副词
semipulsatingly
形容词
semipulsatile
相关
semipulsation

常见搭配

rhythmic semipulsate rhythmic semipulsate
detect a semipulsate detect a semipulsate
faint semipulsate faint semipulsate
mechanical semipulsate mechanical semipulsate
observe the semipulsate observe the semipulsate

常用短语

in a semipulsate state

in a semipulsate state

a cyclic semipulsate

a cyclic semipulsate

the rhythm of a semipulsate

the rhythm of a semipulsate

容易混淆的词

semipulsate vs pulsation

Pulsation is a full, strong rhythmic beat, while a semipulsate is partial or weaker.

semipulsate vs semipalmate

Semipalmate refers to birds having webbed feet, unrelated to rhythmic beating.

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使用说明

This term is rare and primarily used in technical, medical, or engineering descriptions to specify a rhythm that is incomplete or lacks the strength of a full pulse. It is used as a noun to describe the specific instance or quality of that movement.

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常见错误

Learners might confuse it with the verb form 'pulsate'. Ensure you use it as a noun when describing the 'what' rather than the action.

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记忆技巧

Think of 'semi' meaning half and 'pulse' as the beat. A 'semipulsate' is just a 'half-beat'.

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词源

Derived from the Latin prefix 'semi-' (half) combined with 'pulsate', from 'pulsatus', the past participle of 'pulsare' (to beat or strike).

语法模式

countable noun often follows an adjective like 'faint' or 'rhythmic' plural form: semipulsates

快速测验

The engineer noticed a rhythmic ________ in the engine's vibration sensor, indicating a minor fuel injection issue.

正确!

正确答案是: semipulsate

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