rapidly
/ˈræpɪdli/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #4942 in the learning path
迅速地；快速地
Definitions
adv. At a fast speed or within a short time.
迅速地；快速地
Example
Dark clouds spread rapidly across the sky before lunch.
午饭前，乌云迅速布满天空。
As urban populations grow rapidly, public transport systems must expand to meet increasing demand.
随着城市人口迅速增长，公共交通系统必须扩展，以满足不断增加的需求。
Collocations
- grow rapidly
- change rapidly
- spread rapidly
Word family
- rapid (adj.)
- rapidity (n.)
Synonyms
- quickly
- swiftly
Antonyms
- slowly
Usage tip
表示速度快，不等于表示立刻的immediately。
FAQ
- What does rapidly mean?
- At a fast speed or within a short time.
- How is rapidly pronounced?
- UK /ˈræpɪdli/, US /ˈræpɪdli/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
