quickening

• 名词，指生命迹象开始显现的过程，如胎儿在子宫内首次被感觉到的活动（胎动），也指加快速度或强度的行为。

A noun referring to the process of showing signs of life, the stage of pregnancy when fetal movements are first felt, or the act of accelerating or increasing speed.

1. Showing signs of lifeC1formal

   The process of something beginning to show signs of life or activity.

   复苏

   • The quickening of the seeds in spring is a marvel of nature.
   • There was a quickening of interest in the old traditions.
   • The quickening of the economy was welcomed by everyone.

   同义词animationawakeningrevivalstirringvivification

2. Fetal movementC1formalmedical

   The stage of pregnancy when the mother first feels the movements of the fetus.

   胎动

   • She felt the quickening of her baby at around 20 weeks.
   • The quickening is a significant milestone in pregnancy.
   • Many women describe quickening as a fluttering sensation.

3. AccelerationC1formal

   The act of accelerating or increasing the speed of something.

   加速

   • The quickening of the pace made the race more exciting.
   • There was a quickening in the rhythm of the music.
   • The quickening of technological change is unprecedented.

   同义词accelerationhurryingspeedingspeedup

   反义词decelerationretardationslowing

• 动词，表示使某事物加快、变得更迅速或更活跃，也可指本身变快。

A verb used to indicate the act of making something faster or accelerating, or to become faster or more active.

1. Move fasterB2formal

   To become faster or to cause something to move at a greater speed.

   加快

   • His pulse quickened when he saw her.
   • The runner quickened his pace as he approached the finish line.
   • The music quickened, and the dancers moved more energetically.

   同义词accelerateexpeditehastenhurryrushspeed upstep up

   反义词brakedecelerateretardslow

2. Make keen or more acuteC1formal

   To sharpen or intensify a feeling, sense, or perception.

   使敏锐

   • The danger quickened his senses.
   • Her curiosity was quickened by the mysterious letter.
   • The debate quickened their interest in the topic.

   同义词animatearouseexciteintensifyinvigoratekindlesharpenstimulatewhet

   反义词bluntdeadendullnumb

3. Give life or energy toC1formal

   To animate, energize, or bring something to life.

   赋予生命

   • The spring rain quickened the dormant seeds.
   • A good speech can quicken the spirit of the audience.
   • The new manager quickened the team's enthusiasm.

   同义词animateenergizeenliveninvigoratereanimaterevivestimulatevivify

   反义词deaddeadendullkillstagnate

4. C2formal

   To begin to show signs of life, especially referring to a fetus in the womb.

   有胎动

   • The mother felt the baby quicken for the first time.
   • In the fifth month, the fetus quickens.
   • She described the moment the child quickened within her.

   同义词fluttermovestir

5. Give new life or energy toC1formal

   To revitalize or restore energy to something.

   振兴

   • The rain quickened the parched earth.
   • A short break quickened their spirits.
   • The new policy quickened the stagnant economy.

   同义词animateenergizeenliveninvigoratereanimaterefreshrejuvenaterevitalizerevivestimulate

   反义词drainenervateexhaustweaken