Swift



GRE 蓝宝 TOEFL 考研

解释

GRE 红宝书

• adj. 迅速的;敏捷的
• ［英］ adj. 迅速的 ( able to move at great speed) ; 敏捷的 ( ready or quick in action)
• ［例］ a swift reply

Webster Collegiate

I. adjective

• Etymology: Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old English swīfan to revolve — more at swivel
• Date: before 12th century
• 1. moving or capable of moving with great speed <a swift runner>
• 2. occurring suddenly or within a very short time <a swift transition>
• 3. quick to respond ; ready
• Synonyms: see fast

II. adverb

• Date: 14th century
• swiftly <swift-flowing>

III. noun

• Date: 15th century
• 1. any of several lizards (especially of the genus Sceloporus) that run swiftly
• 2. a reel for winding yarn or thread
• 3. any of numerous small plainly colored birds (family Apodidae) that are related to the hummingbirds but superficially much resemble swallows

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