单词 | accelerate |
释义 | accelerate UK [ək'sel.ə.reɪt] US [-ɚ.eɪt] verb ADVANCED intransitive ■When a vehicle or its driver accelerates, the speed of the vehicle increases (车辆或驾驶者)加速 •I accelerated to overtake the bus.我加速超过了公车。 Compare decelerate ADVANCED intransitive ■If a person or object accelerates, it goes faster. (人或物的行动)加快 ADVANCED intransitive or transitive ■to happen or make something happen sooner or faster (使)加快,(使)增速;促进;提前,(促使)早日发生 •Inflation is likely to accelerate this year, adding further upward pressure on interest rates.今年通货膨胀可能会加剧,迫使利率持续上升。 •They use special chemicals to accelerate the growth of crops.他们使用特殊的化学品来刺激农作物生长。 |
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