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vt & vi ① (cause to) become quick (使)加快;(使)加速:Her singing ~ed.她唱的节奏加快了。/Is there any way we can ~ the preparation of dinner?我们有没有办法把准备饭菜的工作加快?/The contingent ~ed its advance. 这支分遣部队加速前进。/~ one's step 加快步子 ② [old use or liter] (cause to) show life [旧用法或文](使)恢复生机:Spring rains ~ed the earth. 春雨使大地恢复生机。/The old sailor's story ~ed the boy's imagination.老水手的故事使那孩子的想象力活跃起来。/A good debate can ~ one's mind.一场好的辩论可以激励人们的思想。
【搭】 介:~ the hot ashes into flames 拨开热灰让火着 ...... (共466字) [阅读本文]>>