Definitions
n. How fast something moves, happens, or operates
速度；速率
v. To move or travel very fast
快速移动；疾驰
v. To drive faster than the legal limit
超速驾驶
Example
The train picked up speed as we left town.
我们离开小镇时，火车加快了速度。
Reducing vehicle speeds near schools can significantly improve road safety for children walking or cycling to class.
降低学校附近的车速，可以显著提高步行或骑车上学的儿童的道路安全。
Collocations
- at high speed
- a speed limit
- pick up speed
- speed up
Word family
- speedy (adj.)
- speedily (adv.)
- speeding (n.)
Synonyms
- pace
- velocity
Usage tip
speed up表示加快；speed也可作动词指超速驾驶。
FAQ
- What does speed mean?
- How fast something moves, happens, or operates To move or travel very fast To drive faster than the legal limit
- How is speed pronounced?
- UK /spiːd/, US /spiːd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
