swift

• Описывает то, что движется или происходит быстро; быстрый и незамедлительный.

Describes something that moves or happens quickly; fast and prompt.

1. Moving very fastB1formal

   Capable of moving at high speed; quick and rapid.

   Быстрый

   • The cheetah is known for its swift movements.
   • She made a swift exit from the room.
   • The swift current carried the boat downstream.

   Синонимыbriskfastfleetnimblequickrapidspeedy

   Антонимыslowslow-movingsluggishunhurried

• Существительное, обозначающее небольшую, быстро летающую птицу, похожую на ласточку, или вид распространённой западной ящерицы, которую часто можно увидеть на брёвнах или камнях.

A noun referring to a small, fast-flying bird that resembles a swallow, or a type of common western lizard often seen on logs or rocks.

1. Small birdB2formal

   A small, fast-flying bird with long, narrow wings, resembling a swallow, known for its rapid and agile flight.

   Стриж

   • Swifts are often seen darting through the sky at dusk.
   • The swift's wings are perfectly adapted for high-speed flight.
   • We watched a flock of swifts circling above the old church tower.

2. Common western lizardB2formalamerican

   A type of lizard commonly found in western regions, often seen basking on logs or rocks.

   Западная ящерица

   • A swift lizard scurried across the sun-warmed rock.
   • We spotted a swift basking on a fallen log near the trail.
   • The swift's coloration helps it blend into its rocky habitat.

   Синонимыblue-bellyfence lizardwestern fence lizard