单词 | accelerate |
释义 | accelerate accelerate /əkˈsel.ə.reɪt/ aep /-ɚ.eɪt/ verb ↑Verb Endings for accelerate C2 [I] When a vehicle or its driver accelerates, the speed of the vehicle increases: » I accelerated to overtake the bus.→ OPPOSITE DECELERATE(Cf. ↑decelerate)Thesaurus+: ↑Increasing and decreasing speed of motionC2 [I] If a person or object accelerates, he, she, or it goes faster. Thesaurus+: ↑Increasing and decreasing speed of motionC1 [I or T] to happen or make something happen sooner or faster: » Inflation is likely to accelerate this year, adding further upward pressure on interest rates.» They use special chemicals to accelerate the growth of crops.Thesaurus+: ↑Hurrying and doing things quickly , ↑Busy and active• • • Extra Examples:» The driver accelerated on the bend and appeared to lose control of the vehicle.» We watched as the motorbike accelerated away into the distance.» The van driver accelerated every time I tried to overtake him.» Anne gripped my hand as the plane began accelerating along the runway.» You have to accelerate gradually as you run down the track, and then take a big jump. |
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