hasten
/ˈheɪsən/
CEFR level C1Topic Daily lifeWord #6467 in the learning path
加速；促使提前
Definitions
v. To make something happen sooner or develop more quickly.
加速；促使提前
v. To move or act quickly, often because something is urgent.
赶紧；急忙做
Example
The warm sunshine hastened the melting of the snow.
温暖的阳光加快了积雪融化。
Investment in renewable energy could hasten the transition towards a more sustainable and resilient economy.
对可再生能源的投资可以加快向更可持续、更具韧性的经济转型。
Collocations
- hasten recovery
- hasten the process
- hasten to add
Word family
- haste (n.)
- hasty (adj.)
- hastily (adv.)
Synonyms
- accelerate
- hurry
Antonyms
- delay
Usage tip
t不发音；hasten to do表示赶紧做某事。
FAQ
- What does hasten mean?
- To make something happen sooner or develop more quickly. To move or act quickly, often because something is urgent.
- How is hasten pronounced?
- UK /ˈheɪsən/, US /ˈheɪsən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
