| 词汇 | thesaurus_articles_fast |
| 释义 | fastThese are all adjectives meaning moving or happening at high speed or in a short amount of time. Fast and quick are both very common words and they can sometimes replace each other in sentences with no difference in meaning. Fast is usually used to mean moving or travelling at high speed, and quick is usually used to mean doing something fast. I tried to catch him, but he was too fast for me. The twins are both very fast runners. He likes fast cars. I tried to catch him, but he was too quick for me. The camera can shoot a dozen photos in quick succession with the push of one button. The opposite of fast is slow. She's a really slow runner. For more opposites of fast, see the article at slow. If something is done fast, without waiting, you can use the adjectives prompt, speedy, or swift. A prompt reply would be very much appreciated. Everyone is hoping for a speedy resolution to the conflict. The teacher's swift action saved his life. If something is done too fast, without thinking carefully, the adjectives hasty and hurried are often used. I don't want to make a hasty decision. We left early after a hurried breakfast. A fast walk or pace is often described as brisk. We took a brisk walk through the park. She set a brisk pace at the beginning of the race. The adjective rapid is often used to describe fast growth or change. It can also be used to describe someone's heartbeat or breathing. We've seen rapid growth in this sector. She takes medication for a rapid heartbeat. Expeditious is a formal word for quick, usually quick in taking action. The train company was fairly expeditious in replying to my complaint. High-speed means travelling, moving, or working fast. Police were involved in a high-speed car chase. We need high-speed Internet for all. Related articlesat a fast speed to move fast to get faster |
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