rhythm/ˋrIðəm; ˈrIð$m/n [C,U]1 a regular repeated pattern of sounds or movements 韵律﹔节奏﹔律动: Drums are basic to African rhythm. 鼓是非洲音乐节拍的基础。+of the rhythm of the music 音乐的节奏2 a regular pattern of changes 规则变化﹐节律: the body's natural rhythms 人体的自然节律 —rhythmic /ˋrIðmIk; ˈrIðmIk/adj —rhythmically /-kḷI; -kli/adv