feel （或take） the pulse of determine the heart rate of (someone) by feeling and timing the pulsation of an artery 给…诊脉。 ■ figurative ascertain the general mood or opinion of 〈喻〉探…的心态 （或意向）： the conference will be an opportunity to feel the pulse of those working in the field. 这次会议将是探知该领域研究人员意向的一个机会。 |