quicken
US /ˈkwɪk.ən/
UK /ˈkwɪk.ən/
动词
1.
加快, 加速
make or become quicker; accelerate
示例:
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The pace of economic growth began to quicken.
经济增长的速度开始加快。
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He tried to quicken his steps to catch up.
他试图加快脚步赶上。
2.
胎动, 开始有生命迹象
(of a woman) reach the stage in pregnancy when the fetus can be felt to move
示例:
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She felt the baby quicken for the first time.
她第一次感觉到胎儿胎动。
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The doctor confirmed that the pregnancy had quickened.
医生证实怀孕已进入胎动阶段。
3.
唤醒, 使复活
make or become alive; revive
示例:
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The cold air seemed to quicken his senses.
冷空气似乎唤醒了他的感官。
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The preacher's words quickened the spirits of the congregation.
传教士的话语振奋了会众的精神。
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