quickly
/ˈkwɪkli/
CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #31 in the learning path
迅速地；很快地
Definitions
adv. At a fast speed or after only a short time.
迅速地；很快地
Example
We quickly packed our bags when the taxi arrived.
出租车一到，我们就迅速收拾好了行李。
Cities must respond quickly to extreme weather events to protect vulnerable residents and maintain essential services.
城市必须迅速应对极端天气事件，以保护弱势居民并维持基本服务。
Collocations
- respond quickly
- act quickly
- learn quickly
- as quickly as possible
Word family
- quick (adj.)
- quickness (n.)
- quicken (v.)
Synonyms
- rapidly
- swiftly
Antonyms
- slowly
Usage tip
quickly是副词，修饰动作；quick是形容词，修饰名词。
FAQ
- What does quickly mean?
- At a fast speed or after only a short time.
- How is quickly pronounced?
- UK /ˈkwɪkli/, US /ˈkwɪkli/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
