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quicken

UK //ˈkwɪkən//US //ˈkwɪkən//

词源

源自中古英语 'quikenen',与古英语 'cwic'(意为“活的,活跃的”)相关,最终源于原始日耳曼语词根。

verb

❶ 使某物加快速度或变得更迅速,常用于描述动作、心跳或进程的加速。

“She quickened her pace to catch up with the group.”

(她加快步伐以赶上队伍。)

“The music quickened as the dance reached its climax.”

(随着舞蹈达到高潮,音乐节奏加快了。)

❶ 使某物变得更活跃或有生气,常用于描述情感或精神的激发。

“Her interest in the subject quickened after the lecture.”

(讲座后她对这门学科的兴趣被激发了。)

“The rain quickened the growth of the plants.”

(雨水促进了植物的生长。)

同义词:accelerate, speed up, stimulate, enliven, hasten

常见短语

quicken one's step — 加快脚步,通常指为了赶时间或跟上别人而走得更快。

“He quickened his step when he realized he was late.”

(意识到迟到后,他加快了脚步。)

quicken the pulse — 使心跳加快,常用于描述因兴奋、紧张或运动而导致的心率上升。

“The thrilling movie quickened her pulse.”

(这部刺激的电影让她的心跳加快了。)