beat (EN)
verb, substantiv

verb “beat”

beat; he beats; past beat, part. beaten; ger. beating
  1. a lovi
    Frustrated with his broken toy, the little boy started beating the floor with his hands.
  2. a învinge
    Despite her opponent's strong record, Emily managed to beat her in the chess tournament.
  3. a bate (de exemplu, ouăle)
    Before adding the flour, beat the butter and sugar together until they're light and fluffy.
  4. a bate (toba)
    As the enemy approached, the drummer began beating for retreat.
  5. a ajunge înaintea cuiva
    Despite leaving later, Sarah beat us to the restaurant.

substantiv “beat”

sg. beat, pl. beats or uncountable
  1. bătaie (de exemplu, o bătaie de cuie)
    The steady beats of the bass drum set the rhythm for the entire marching band.
  2. bătaie (a inimii)
    She felt the steady beat of the music through the floor.
  3. ritm
    The catchy beat of the song had everyone tapping their feet in unison.
  4. ritm (de exemplu, ritmul unei piese rap)
    As soon as the DJ dropped the beat, everyone started dancing to the rhythm.
  5. rond (de exemplu, rondul unui polițist)
    Officer Martinez checks in with the local shop owners every morning while walking her usual beat.