Word · CEFR B1 · Frequency #2402
rapid
快速的；迅速的
Very swift or quick; happening in a short period of time
- 1.
Very swift or quick.
非常迅速或快速
- 2.
Steep, changing altitude quickly. (of a slope)
陡峭,快速改变高度(指斜坡)
- 3.
done or occurring in a brief period of time
在短时间内完成或发生
- 4.
Needing only a brief exposure time. (of a lens, plate, film, etc.)
只需短暂曝光时间(指镜头、底片等)
- 5.
characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
以速度为特征；快速移动或能够快速移动
陡峭的；陡的；短时曝光的；非常迅速或快速；陡峭,快速改变高度(指斜坡)；在短时间内完成或发生
In use
The rapid growth of the city has led to increased traffic congestion.
She noticed a rapid increase in her heart rate after climbing the stairs.
The company's rapid expansion into new markets surprised its competitors.
a rapid rise through the ranks
a rapid movement
rapid + noun
The company experienced rapid growth.
公司经历了快速增长。
be + rapid
The changes were rapid.
变化是迅速的。
Connections
Collocations
- rapid growth
- 快速增长
- The company experienced rapid growth in its first year.该公司在第一年经历了快速增长。
- rapid change
- 快速变化
- We live in a world of rapid change.我们生活在一个快速变化的世界里。
- rapid response
- 快速反应
- The emergency services provided a rapid response.紧急服务部门提供了快速反应。
- rapid development
- 迅速发展
- The rapid development of technology has transformed our lives.技术的迅速发展改变了我们的生活。
- rapid increase
- 迅速增加
- There has been a rapid increase in population.人口迅速增加。
- rapid expansion
Learner notes
Memory Tip
联想 "rapid" 由 "rap"（说唱）和 "id"（身份）组成，说唱者语速快，表示快速。
Context & Register
中性词，常用于正式和非正式场合，形容速度快或时间短。
Grammar Note
作定语或表语，意为'快速的'
Pronunciation & Spelling
Only 'vapid' rhymes with 'rapid' (both /ˈræpɪd/ and /ˈvæpɪd/). 'Intrepid' (/ɪnˈtrɛpɪd/) is a spelling lookalike with different stress and vowel sounds.
High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇，值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 4，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
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