acceleration
[əkˌsel.ə'reɪ.ʃən] noun
ADVANCED uncountable
■when something goes faster, or its ability to do this 增速，加快；加速性能•An older car will have poor acceleration.旧车的加速性能差。 •High winds significantly hampered the plane's acceleration.强风严重影响了飞机的加速。 [S or U]
■when something happens faster 加速•The acceleration in the decline of manufacturing industry is being blamed on the high value of sterling.有人认为英镑强劲是制造业加速衰退的罪魁祸首。 |