English Dictionary

set the pace

動詞

慣用表現

To establish the speed for a group to move at, for example in a race. / (idiomatic) To establish a common goal by example.

日本語の意味

（例：レースなどで）集団の進行速度を決定する / 手本を示して共通の目標や方向性を定める

During the relay, our captain had to set the pace so the team wouldn't burn out early.

リレーの間、キャプテンはチームが早く消耗しないようにペースを作らなければならなかった。

意味（1）

To establish the speed for a group to move at, for example in a race.

意味（2）

(idiomatic) To establish a common goal by example.

In May 2003, South Africa set the pace by banning thin plastic bags and imposing a tax on thick ones.

sets the pace （ present singular third-person ）

setting the pace （ participle present ）

set the pace （ participle past ）

set the pace （ past ）