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rapid

UK //ˈræpɪd//US //ˈræpɪd//

词源

源自17世纪法语 'rapide',来自拉丁语 'rapidus'(意为'抓住的、快速的'),与 'rapere'(抓住)相关。

adjective

❶ 形容事物发生或变化的速度非常快,强调短时间内完成或移动。常用于描述动作、增长、发展等。

“The company has seen rapid growth in the past year.”

(该公司在过去一年中经历了快速增长。)

“She made rapid progress in learning the language.”

(她在学习这门语言方面进步很快。)

同义词:fast, quick, speedy, swift, brisk

noun

❶ 指河流中水流湍急、流速很快的河段,通常因地形陡峭或狭窄而形成。

“The canoeists navigated through the rapids with skill.”

(划独木舟的人熟练地穿过了急流。)

“This part of the river is famous for its dangerous rapids.”

(这段河流以其危险的急流而闻名。)

同义词:whitewater, torrent, cascade, current, flow

常见短语

rapid-fire — 形容连续快速发生或进行的动作,尤其指说话、提问或射击等。

“The reporter asked rapid-fire questions during the press conference.”

(记者在新闻发布会上连珠炮似地提问。)