新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

rapid

英  [ˈræpɪd]
    

[ADJ]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1(变化)快速的

    A rapid change is one that happens very quickly.

    双语例句

    例:

    the country's rapid economic growth in the 1980s.

    这个国家在20世纪80年代快速的经济增长。

    例:

    the rapid decline in the birth rate in Western Europe.

    西欧人口出生率的快速下降。

    2(动作)迅速的

    A rapid movement is one that is very fast.

    双语例句

    例:

    He walked at a rapid pace along Charles Street.

    他沿着查尔斯大街快步行走。

    例:

    The Tunnel will provide more rapid car transport than ferries.

    隧道将提供比轮渡更快速的车辆运输。