节奏jiézòu 1.音乐中交替出现的有规律的强弱、长短的现象{rhythm; cadence; measure or beat of music produced by strong and weak, and long and short musical notes interchanging systematically}: ～明快。{lively rhythm} 2.〈比喻fig.〉均匀的、有规律的工作进程{even and regular work process}: 工作要有～地进行。{Work should be done rhythmically.}