1. to make something happen faster
加快，使加速
We need to quicken our pace if we want to arrive on time.
如果我們想準時到達，就需要加快腳步。
The new software quickened the data processing significantly.
新軟體顯著加快了資料處理速度。
Quick Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
quick
verb
快速理解
What does "Quick" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Quick"?
「quick」作動詞時，主要指快速完成或使某物變快。
- 1
快速完成
EN: to do something quickly or speed up a process
翻譯: 快速完成某事或加速某個過程
- 2
使變快
EN: to make something faster or more rapid
翻譯: 使某物變得更快或更迅速
- 3
迅速行動
EN: to act or move with speed
翻譯: 迅速行動或移動
小提醒：「quick」作動詞使用時較不常見，通常出現在較為文學或特定的語境中，口語中更常用「hurry up」或「speed up」來表達類似概念。
發音（How to Pronounce "Quick" in English）
How to pronounce "Quick" in English?"Quick" US vs UK pronunciation
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Quick"?How does "Quick" change by context?
2. to become more active or lively
變得活躍；振奮起來
Her interest quickened when the topic turned to art history.
當話題轉到藝術史時，她的興趣立刻被激發了。
The patient's pulse quickened after receiving the medication.
病人服藥後脈搏加快了。
3. to cause something to come to life or begin to grow
使甦醒；使開始生長
The spring rains quickened the seeds in the soil.
春雨使土壤中的種子開始發芽。
In older English, the term was used to mean 'to come to life'.
在較古老的英語中，這個詞曾被用來表示『甦醒』或『獲得生命』。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Quick"?How to make natural sentences with "Quick"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| quick + noun | 快速（做某事） | He gave a quick glance at the report. (他快速瞥了一眼報告。) |
| quick to + V | 易於（做某事）；很快（做某事） | She is quick to learn new languages. (她學習新語言很快。) |
| quick + V-ing | 快速（做某事） | He was quick in responding to the email. (他回覆電子郵件很迅速。) |
| quick + as + noun | 像…一樣快 | The athlete was quick as lightning. (那位運動員快如閃電。) |
| quick + about + noun/gerund | 在（某事上）迅速 | Be quick about your decision. (快點做決定。) |
| quick + on + noun | 在…方面迅速 | He is quick on his feet. (他反應很快/腳步敏捷。) |
用法說明
How is "Quick" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Quick"?
quick to do vs. quick doing
- quick to do 通常用來描述某人或某物「易於」或「傾向於」做出某種反應或行動，強調一種特性或習慣。
- quick doing 這種結構在標準英語中並不常見。當
quick作為形容詞修飾動作時，更自然的用法是quick to do或be quick in doing。 - 若要描述一個動作本身「迅速完成」，通常會用副詞
quickly來修飾動詞，例如do something quickly。 - 在
be quick to + V的結構中，quick表達的是反應的速度或意願，而不是動作執行的物理速度。 EN: She is quick to criticize others. 翻譯: 她很容易就批評別人。
EN:He was quick to apologize after realizing his mistake.
翻譯:他意識到錯誤後，很快就道歉了。
EN:The manager is quick in making decisions.
翻譯:這位經理做決定很迅速。
EN:Please be quick to reply to the email.
翻譯:請盡快回覆這封電子郵件。
總結建議
描述容易或傾向於做某事時，使用 be quick to do；若強調在進行某動作時的速度，可使用 be quick in doing。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Quick" and similar words?How to choose "Quick" vs alternatives?
quick vs hurry
「quick」強調動作本身的速度快，常用於描述動作的性質；「hurry」則強調匆忙、趕時間的狀態或催促他人。
quick vs accelerate
「quick」作為動詞較口語，泛指加快；「accelerate」較正式，特指速度或進程的系統性增加。
quick vs expedite
「quick」泛指加快動作；「expedite」是正式商業用語，特指加快流程或手續以節省時間。
口語用法
How is "Quick" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Quick"?
引述
在對話中，人們有時會用「quick」來引述或模仿他人催促的語氣。 EN: He was like, "Quick, get in the car!" 翻譯: 他當時說：「快點，上車！」
EN:She just said, "Quick, before they see us!"
翻譯:她只說了句：「快點，趁他們還沒看到我們！」
語氣強調
在非正式口語中，「quick」常與「be」動詞或「need」等連用，以強調整體的急迫性，而非動作本身的速度。 EN: We need to be quick about this decision. 翻譯: 我們做這個決定得快一點。
EN:Just be quick with the details, please.
翻譯:麻煩細節部分講快一點。
停頓填充
在思考下一句話時，有時會用「Quick...」作為短暫的停頓填充詞，引出一項需快速處理的任務或想法。 EN: Quick... what was the name of that place? 翻譯: 快點想一下…那個地方叫什麼名字來著？
EN:Okay, quick—everyone grab a plate.
翻譯:好了，快點—大家自己拿個盤子。
正式寫作注意：上述口語用法（尤其是用於引述或作為填充詞）在正式書寫或學術文章中應避免使用，應改用更完整、結構清晰的句子來表達。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Quick"?What fixed phrases with "Quick" should I remember?
quick to
quick to [verb]
迅速（做某事）；易於（表現某種反應）
quick on the draw
quick on the draw
反應迅速；行動敏捷
quick off the mark
quick off the mark
起步快；行動迅速
quick as a flash
quick as a flash
快如閃電；瞬間
quick to anger
quick to [noun/emotion]
易怒的
quick to learn
quick to learn
學得快；領悟力強
quick on one's feet
quick on one's feet
思維敏捷；隨機應變
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Quick"?Which "Quick" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×He quicked his steps.
✓He quickened his steps.
"Quick" 作為形容詞，不能直接當動詞使用。表示「加快」時應使用動詞 "quicken"。
×Please quick the process.
✓Please speed up the process.
"Quick" 通常不直接作為及物動詞使用。表達「使...加快」時，更自然的說法是 "speed up" 或 "hurry up"。
×I will quick finish my homework.
✓I will quickly finish my homework.
修飾動詞時，應使用副詞 "quickly"，而非形容詞 "quick"。
×Can you quicken me?
✓Can you hurry me up?
"Quicken" 的對象通常是事物（如 pace, pulse, steps），不直接用於人。催促某人時，應使用 "hurry (someone) up"。
×Let's quick go.
✓Let's go quickly.
在祈使句或建議中，修飾動詞 "go" 應使用副詞 "quickly"，且通常置於動詞後。口語中也可用 "Let's hurry."
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Quick"?What are tense/participle forms of "Quick"?
quicks(3rd_singular)quickening(present_participle)quickened(past)quickened(past_participle)