Word · CEFR B1 · Frequency #2402
rapid
快速的；迅速的
核心释义
Very swift or quick; happening in a short period of time
- 1.
非常迅速或快速
Very swift or quick.
- 2.
陡峭,快速改变高度(指斜坡)
Steep, changing altitude quickly. (of a slope)
- 3.
在短时间内完成或发生
done or occurring in a brief period of time
- 4.
只需短暂曝光时间(指镜头、底片等)
Needing only a brief exposure time. (of a lens, plate, film, etc.)
- 5.
以速度为特征；快速移动或能够快速移动
characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
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
用法In use
The rapid growth of the city has led to increased traffic congestion.
用法提示：形容词'rapid'修饰名词'growth'，表示‘快速的’。
She noticed a rapid increase in her heart rate after climbing the stairs.
用法提示：形容词'rapid'修饰名词'increase'，表示‘迅速的’。
The company's rapid expansion into new markets surprised its competitors.
用法提示：形容词'rapid'修饰名词'expansion'，表示‘快速的’。
a rapid rise through the ranks
a rapid movement
rapid + noun
The company experienced rapid growth.
相关词与表达Connections
搭配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
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧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。
语境与语域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。
语法说明Grammar Note
作定语或表语，意为'快速的'
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
Only 'vapid' rhymes with 'rapid' (both /ˈræpɪd/ and /ˈvæpɪd/). 'Intrepid' (/ɪnˈtrɛpɪd/) is a spelling lookalike with different stress and vowel sounds.
高价值词汇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。
用法优先级Usage priority
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