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
- Fear of rapid social change made temporary acquiescence in slavery tolerable in the South.
 对飞速的社会变革的恐惧使得南部对奴隶制暂时的默许变得可以忍受。
- The area has seen a rapid population growth
 该地区人口激增。
- 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。
- This is changeable and rapid rate of sediment production.
 这是种多变而快速的沉积作用。
- She had a strong will and power of rapid decision.
 她具有坚强的意志和速决的才能。
- He lives in Rapid City, South Dakota
 他住在南达科他州的拉皮德市。
- The detachment made a rapid march of 100 li in one night.
 部队急行军,一夜走了一百里。
- The problem of pollution arises along with the rapid development of industry.
 随着工业的迅速发展,产生了污染问题。
- 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。
- There was very rapid, intense firing.
 枪声十分紧密。
