
好词典

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。
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。)
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。)
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。)