quicken
US /ˈkwɪk.ən/
UK /ˈkwɪk.ən/
動詞
1.
加快, 加速
make or become quicker; accelerate
範例:
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The pace of economic growth began to quicken.
經濟增長的速度開始加快。
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He tried to quicken his steps to catch up.
他試圖加快腳步趕上。
2.
胎動, 開始有生命跡象
(of a woman) reach the stage in pregnancy when the fetus can be felt to move
範例:
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She felt the baby quicken for the first time.
她第一次感覺到胎兒胎動。
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The doctor confirmed that the pregnancy had quickened.
醫生證實懷孕已進入胎動階段。
3.
喚醒, 使復活
make or become alive; revive
範例:
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The cold air seemed to quicken his senses.
冷空氣似乎喚醒了他的感官。
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The preacher's words quickened the spirits of the congregation.
傳教士的話語振奮了會眾的精神。
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