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Quicken up Meaning in English

expression · lemma: quicken

ˈkwɪkən/ /ˈəp
KWIK-uhn UP
kwˈɪkən/ /ˈʌp
kw-IK-uhn UP

释义

To make something happen faster or to move or act more quickly. Often used when encouraging someone to move or finish sooner.

用法与细微差别

Informal and often used in speech when urging someone to finish or move faster ("Come on, quicken up!"). Less formal than just "quicken." Not typically used in formal writing. Similar to 'hurry up,' but less common.

例句

Please quicken up, or we will miss the bus.

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You need to quicken up your work if you want to finish today.

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The coach told the team to quicken up during training.

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Can we quicken up this meeting? I have another call soon.

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If you don't quicken up, we'll be late for dinner.

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Alright, team, let's quicken up and wrap things up!

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