swift

• 形容动作或事情发生得很快；迅速而及时的。

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

1. Moving very fastB1formal

   Capable of moving at high speed; quick and rapid.

   快速的

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

   同义词briskfastfleetnimblequickrapidspeedy

   反义词slowslow-movingsluggishunhurried

• 指一种小型、飞行迅速的鸟类，外形类似燕子；也指一种常见的西方蜥蜴，常出现在圆木或石头上。

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.

   雨燕

   • 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.

   西部蜥蜴

   • 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.

   同义词blue-bellyfence lizardwestern fence lizard