Swift Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

swift

adjective

快速理解

What does "Swift" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Swift"?

形容移動、發生或反應非常快速的事物。

  1. 1

    移動快速

    EN: moving or able to move very fast

    翻譯: 指物體或生物移動速度極快。

  2. 2

    發生迅速

    EN: happening or done quickly and immediately

    翻譯: 指事件、變化或行動在短時間內發生或完成。

  3. 3

    反應敏捷

    EN: quick to react or respond

    翻譯: 形容人或動物對刺激、情況能迅速做出反應。

小提醒:注意 'swift' 強調的是速度本身,而 'quick' 更常指時間短或反應快。例如,'a swift river' 指流速快的河,'a quick meal' 指一頓快餐。

發音(How to Pronounce "Swift" in English

How to pronounce "Swift" in English?"Swift" US vs UK pronunciation

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Swift" from YouTube Videos

E.O. Wilson: Advice to young scientists

TED

So swift is the velocity of the techno-scientific revolution, so startling in its countless twists and turns that no one can predict its outcome, even a decade from the present moment.

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Swift"?How does "Swift" change by context?

1. happening or moving quickly or immediately

迅速發生的;立即的

The company made a swift decision to address the issue.

公司迅速做出決定來處理這個問題。

We need a swift response to the customer's complaint.

我們需要對客戶的投訴做出迅速回應。

He is known for his swift reflexes in the game.

他以在比賽中反應迅速而聞名。

2. able to move very fast

能快速移動的;敏捷的

The swift bird darted through the sky.

那隻敏捷的鳥在空中疾飛。

She is a swift runner and always wins the race.

她是個敏捷的跑者,總是贏得比賽。

The cheetah is one of the swiftest animals on land.

獵豹是陸地上速度最快的動物之一。

3. brief or short in duration

短暫的;持續時間短的

Their visit was swift but memorable.

他們的來訪短暫但令人難忘。

He took a swift glance at the document before signing.

他在簽署前快速瀏覽了一下文件。

The storm was swift but caused significant damage.

這場風暴來去匆匆,但造成了嚴重的損害。

4. a small bird with long wings that can fly very fast

雨燕(一種翅膀長、飛行速度極快的小鳥)

A flock of swifts circled above the old church tower.

一群雨燕在古老的教堂鐘樓上方盤旋。

Swifts spend most of their lives flying in the air.

雨燕一生中大部分時間都在空中飛行。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Swift"?How to make natural sentences with "Swift"?
PatternMeaningExample
swift + noun迅速的...The company made a swift decision. (公司做出了迅速的決定。)
be swift to + V迅速做...The government was swift to respond to the crisis. (政府迅速對危機做出了回應。)
swift + and + adjective迅速且...The rescue was swift and effective. (救援行動迅速且有效。)
with swift + noun以迅速的...The problem was solved with swift action. (問題透過迅速的行動得以解決。)

用法說明

How is "Swift" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Swift"?

swift doing vs swift to do

  • swift doing 通常描述一個動作本身是迅速完成的,強調動作的性質或方式。
  • swift to do 則常用來描述某人或某事物「迅速做出某種反應或行動」,強調對某種情況或刺激的快速回應。
  • 在描述人或組織的反應時,swift to do 是更常見且自然的用法。
  • 當修飾一個具體的動作名詞時(如 a swift movement),則使用 swift doing 的形式。 EN: The company was swift to respond to the customer's complaint. 翻譯: 該公司對客戶的投訴做出了迅速回應。

EN:The government's swift action prevented a crisis.

翻譯:政府的迅速行動阻止了一場危機。

總結建議

描述對事件或刺激的快速反應時,建議使用「swift to + 動詞」的結構。

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Swift" and similar words?How to choose "Swift" vs alternatives?

swift vs fast

「swift」強調動作的迅速、敏捷與流暢,常帶有輕盈、不費力的意象;「fast」則更通用,主要描述速度高或時間短。

swift vs quick

「swift」側重於整個動作或過程的迅速流暢;「quick」更常指反應、思維或短暫動作的即時性。

swift vs rapid

「swift」強調動作本身的敏捷與輕快;「rapid」側重於速率高、在短時間內發生大量變化或進展。

口語用法

How is "Swift" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Swift"?

引述

用於引述他人對某事物「快速」或「敏捷」的描述,常與引述動詞如 saydescribe 連用。 EN: He said the response was surprisingly swift. 翻譯: 他說反應速度快得驚人。

EN:They described the changes as swift and decisive.

翻譯:他們形容這些改變迅速而果斷。

語氣強調

在口語中,常與 soreallyincredibly 等副詞連用,以強調速度極快,帶有讚嘆或驚訝的語氣。 EN: The repair service was so swift, I couldn't believe it. 翻譯: 維修服務快得令人難以置信。

EN:You need to be really swift to catch that opportunity.

翻譯:你得動作非常快才能抓住那個機會。

停頓填充

在思考或組織語句時,可用 swift 來填充停頓,通常用於比較或列舉的上下文中。 EN: We need a solution that is... swift, effective, and cost-efficient. 翻譯: 我們需要一個…快速、有效且成本效益高的解決方案。

EN:The process should be, you know, swift but also thorough.

翻譯:這個流程應該要,你知道的,快速但也要徹底。

正式寫作注意:在正式或學術寫作中,建議使用更精確的詞彙如 rapidpromptexpeditious 來替代口語化的 swift,以符合文體要求。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Swift"?What fixed phrases with "Swift" should I remember?

swift action

adjective + noun

迅速的行動

swift response

adjective + noun

迅速的回應

swift movement

adjective + noun

敏捷的動作

swift decision

adjective + noun

迅速的決定

swift recovery

adjective + noun

快速的恢復

as swift as

as + adjective + as

像...一樣迅速

swift and

adjective + and + adjective

迅速且...

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Swift"?Which "Swift" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×He ran swift to catch the bus.

He ran swiftly to catch the bus.

「swift」是形容詞,修飾名詞。修飾動詞(如「ran」)時,應使用副詞「swiftly」。

×The change was swift and quickly.

The change was swift.

「swift」和「quickly」意思重複,屬於冗餘表達。應選擇其中一個即可。

×Her reaction was more swift than his.

Her reaction was swifter than his.

「swift」是單音節形容詞,其比較級應為「swifter」,而非使用「more swift」。

×He is a swift eater.

He is a fast eater.

「swift」通常描述動作或過程本身迅速、不延遲,常用於正式或文學語境。描述「吃東西的速度快」這種日常、具體的習慣,更常用「fast」。

×a decision swift

a swift decision

在英文中,單一形容詞通常置於所修飾的名詞之前。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Swift"?What are tense/participle forms of "Swift"?