单词 | hasten |
释义 | hasten hasten /ˈheɪ.sən/ verb FORMAL ↑Verb Endings for hasten F0 [T] to make something happen sooner or more quickly: » There is little doubt that poor medical treatment hastened her death.» These recent poor results have hastened the manager's departure.Thesaurus+: ↑Hurrying and doing things quickly , ↑Busy and activeF0 [+ to infinitive] If you hasten to do something, you quickly do it: » The president hastened to reassure his people that he was in perfect health.Thesaurus+: ↑Hurrying and doing things quickly , ↑Busy and activeF0 [+ to infinitive] If you hasten to say something, you want to make it clear: » It was an unfortunate decision and I hasten to say it had nothing to do with me.» "People round here dress so badly - except you, Justin," she hastened to add.Thesaurus+: ↑Hurrying and doing things quickly , ↑Busy and active |
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