Word · Frequency #33427
swiftness
/ˈswiftnis/
noun
迅速；快速
a rapid rate at which something happens; quickness
- 1.
The state of being swift.
迅速；快速。
迅速；快速。；迅速；快
In use
The cheetah's swiftness allows it to catch prey that other hunters cannot.
We were amazed by the swiftness of her reply to our question.
His swiftness in making decisions impressed the whole team.
the swiftness of [sth]
用 of 引出具体行为或事物。
The swiftness of her response surprised everyone.
她回应的迅速让所有人惊讶。
with swiftness
作状语，修饰动词。
The athlete moved with swiftness and grace.
这位运动员动作迅速而优雅。
Common mistakes
He is swiftness.He is swift.
“swiftness”是名词，不能用作形容词；应改为形容词“swift”。
He has swiftness.He moves with swiftness.
“have swiftness”不符合英语习惯，表达“迅速”时常用“move with swiftness”或直接用形容词“swift”。
Connections
Confusing words
Word family
- swiftnesses
- plural
Learner notes
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。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.