词汇 | hasten |
释义 | hasten 3 ENTRIES FOUND: hasten (verb) explain (verb) say (verb) hasten /ˈheɪsn̩/ verb hastens; hastened; hastening hasten /ˈheɪsn̩/ verb hastens; hastened; hastening Learner's definition of HASTEN 1 [+ object] : to cause (something) to happen more quickly促进;使加快 A factory was built, hastening [=accelerating] the town's growth.工厂的建成加快了小镇发展的步伐。 His death was hastened by alcohol abuse.酗酒加速了他的死亡。 2 [no object] old-fashioned : to move or act quickly急忙做;赶紧进行 When she heard the baby crying, she hastened [=hurried] up the stairs.她一听见婴儿的哭声就赶紧上了楼。 hasten to add/say/explain (etc.) : to immediately say something in order to prevent confusion or misunderstanding(为防止误解)赶紧说明 The company announced that the initial tests look promising, but they hastened to add that there is still much more testing to be done.公司宣布说初期测试预示前途光明,但马上又补充说还需要做更多的测试。 Let me hasten to point out that these changes will not affect our existing clients.请允许我赶紧说明一下,这些改变不会影响我们现有的客户。 |
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