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单词 fast
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fast1/fahst/ adj

moving or able to move rapidly; swift

intended for rapid movement

the fast lane

conducive to rapidity of play or action or quickness of motion

a fast pitch

taking a comparatively short time

accomplished quickly

having or being a high photographic speed

fast film

said of a suburban train: express

indicating in advance of what is correct

The clock was fast

(often used in combinations) resistant to change from destructive action, fading, etc

colourfast

acid-fast bacteria

said of a colour: permanently dyed; not liable to fade

of a woman: forward or promiscuous

firmly fixed or attached

tightly closed or shut

said of friends: firm; steadfast

quick to learn

dissipated or wild

a fast set

said esp of a woman: forward or promiscuous

informal dishonest, shady, or acquired by dishonest means or with little effort

trying to make a fast buck

Old English fæst firm. Senses 1–3 come from the development of the adverb's meaning from ‘firmly’ to ‘steadfastly, diligently’, hence ‘strongly, vigorously’, and eventually ‘rapidly’; sense 9 probably from the association of speed with recklessness and excitement

fast2adv

in a rapid manner; quickly

in quick succession

Orders came in thick and fast

ahead of a correct time or posted schedule

in a firm or fixed manner

sound or deeply

I fell fast asleep

in a reckless or dissipated manner

archaic close

The house was fast by the village church


fast3verb intrans

to abstain from some or all foods or meals, e.g. for religious reasons

verb trans

to deprive (a person or an animal) of food, e.g. for medical reasons

The animals were fasted for 24 hours before the experiment

[Old English fæstan]

fast4noun

an act or time of fasting

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