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quick time

/kwɪk taɪm/

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phrase

/kwɪk taɪm/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревший или исторический термин, обозначающий быстрый маршевый темп, используемый в военных учениях, обычно 120 шагов в минуту. В современном употреблении редко используется вне исторических контекстов или исторических фильмов.

An archaic or historical term referring to a fast marching pace used in military drills, typically 120 steps per minute. In modern usage, it is rarely used outside of historical contexts or period films.

  1. Fast marching paceB2formal

    A military marching pace of about 120 steps per minute, faster than ordinary marching.

    ruБыстрый шаг

    • The soldiers marched in quick time across the parade ground.
    • The drill sergeant ordered the platoon to move at quick time.
    • Quick time is used for parades and formal ceremonies.
  2. Rapidly or quicklyB1informal

    Used informally to mean doing something very fast or in a short period.

    ruБыстро

    • We need to finish this in quick time to meet the deadline.
    • He completed the assignment in quick time.
    • The team worked in quick time to resolve the issue.