rapid
英 [ˈræpɪd]
美 [ˈræpɪd]
adj. 瞬间的; 短时间内发生的; 迅速的; 快速的; 快捷的
复数：rapids
Oxford 3000 / Collins.4 / BNC.2402 / COCA.3029
同义词辨析
fastadj. 迅速的
〔辨析〕
指移动速度快的或能够快速移动的，也可指迅速或立即发生的。
〔例证〕
a fast rate of increase
很快的增长率
She took a fast train to Shanghai.
她搭乘快车前往上海。
His motorboat is very fast.
他的汽艇速度非常快。
很快的增长率
She took a fast train to Shanghai.
她搭乘快车前往上海。
His motorboat is very fast.
他的汽艇速度非常快。
quickadj. 迅速的；脑子反应快的
〔辨析〕
指持续或耗费时间短的，移动、做事等速度快的，或指人聪明、机敏的。
〔例证〕
She gave the teacher a quick answer.
她给了老师一个迅速的回答。
He walked with quick steps.
他急速走着。
He is a quick boy.
他是一个机灵的男孩子。
The employee is a quick learner.
那名员工学东西很快。
她给了老师一个迅速的回答。
He walked with quick steps.
他急速走着。
He is a quick boy.
他是一个机灵的男孩子。
The employee is a quick learner.
那名员工学东西很快。
rapidadj. 迅速的
〔辨析〕
指快速发生或完成的。
〔例证〕
a rapid recovery
迅速康复
The company made a rapid profit growth in the last decade.
这家公司在过去10年间利润快速增长。
迅速康复
The company made a rapid profit growth in the last decade.
这家公司在过去10年间利润快速增长。
swiftadj. 迅速的；敏捷的
〔辨析〕
指立即发生或马上做出的；也可指移动速度快的或能够快速移动的，作此义解时只作定语。
〔例证〕
a swift runner
跑得快的人
They gave a swift reply.
他们立刻给出了答复。
Hearing footsteps, the two thieves made a swift exit.
听到脚步声，那两名小偷飞快地溜走了。
跑得快的人
They gave a swift reply.
他们立刻给出了答复。
Hearing footsteps, the two thieves made a swift exit.
听到脚步声，那两名小偷飞快地溜走了。
牛津词典
adj.
- 瞬间的；短时间内发生的
happening in a short period of time- rapid change/expansion/growth
迅速的改变 / 扩张 / 增长 - a rapid rise/decline in sales
销售额的急剧上升 / 下降 - The patient made a rapid recovery .
病人很快恢复了健康。
- rapid change/expansion/growth
- 迅速的；快速的；快捷的
done or happening very quickly- a rapid pulse/heartbeat
急促的脉搏 / 心跳 - The guard fired four shots in rapid succession.
卫兵接连开了四枪。 - The disease is spreading at a rapid rate.
这种疾病正在迅速蔓延。
- a rapid pulse/heartbeat
柯林斯词典
- ADJ-GRADED 快速的；迅速的
Arapidchange is one that happens very quickly.- ...the country's rapid economic growth in the 1980's...
20世纪80年代该国经济的迅速增长 - This signals a rapid change of mind by the government.
这标志着政府思想的急剧转变。 - ...the rapid decline in the birth rate in Western Europe.
西欧人口出生率的迅速下降
- ...the country's rapid economic growth in the 1980's...
- ADJ-GRADED （动作）很快的，迅速进行的
Arapidmovement is one that is very fast.- He walked at a rapid pace along Charles Street.
他快步走过查尔斯大街。 - ...whether the Tunnel will provide more rapid car transport than ferries...
隧道是否能够提供比渡船更加快捷的车辆运输 - Breathing becomes more rapid and sweating starts.
呼吸变得更加急促并且开始流汗。
- He walked at a rapid pace along Charles Street.
英英释义
noun
- a part of a river where the current is very fast
adj
- done or occurring in a brief period of time
- a rapid rise through the ranks
- characterized by speed
- a rapid movement
- a speedy car
- a speedy errand boy
双语例句
- She had a strong will and power of rapid decision.
她具有坚强的意志和速决的才能。 - Leonard made a rapid calculation: he'd never make it in time.
伦纳德快速盘算了一下：他肯定赶不上了。 - He has made rapid and brilliant progress in his studies.
他在学业上有着迅速而突出的进步。 - Two rapid transit trains collided early this morning in Boston.
今晨早些时候，两辆高速火车在波士顿相撞。 - It gives rapid relief from rheumatic aches and pains.
它能迅速缓解风湿疼痛。 - The metamorphosis from anxious wife to feted author was rapid and dramatic.
从整日焦虑的妻子到受人追捧的作家，这变化迅速而剧烈。 - He insisted that the security council be reconvened that night to authorise the rapid reaction force.
他坚持安理会连夜再次召开会议以授权快速反应部队介入。 - This antipyretic action is usually rapid and effective in febrile patients.
对发热病人，这种退热作用通常迅速有效。 - Owing to the help from his comrades, he has made rapid progress.
由于同志们的帮助，他进步很快。 - The new digital technology would allow a rapid expansion in the number of TV channels.
新的数字技术将会使电视频道的数量迅速增加。