释义 |
pres·to I. \ˈpre(ˌ)stō\ adverb (or adjective) Etymology: Italian, adverb & adjective, quickly, quick; Italian presto, adverb, from Latin praesto at hand, on the spot, from prae- pre- + -sto (perhaps akin to Latin situs, past participle of sinere to lay, let, leave); Italian presto, adjective, from Latin praestus ready, from praesto — more at site 1. : in haste : quickly, immediately — used originally as a magician's command 2. : at a rapid tempo — used as a direction in music; compare prestissimo II. noun (-s) : a musical passage or movement in rapid tempo |