Definition of quicken

quickenverb

nhanh chóng

/ˈkwɪkən//ˈkwɪkən/

The word "quicken" has its roots in the Old English word "cwic," meaning "alive," "living," or "quick." This word, in turn, came from the Proto-Germanic word *kwikaz, which had a similar meaning. Over time, "quicken" evolved to describe the act of becoming more lively or active, as well as the act of making something more alive or vigorous. This shift in meaning reflects the connection between being "quick" and being "alive," with the root word implying a state of activity and vitality.

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to become quicker or make something quicker

trở nên nhanh hơn hoặc làm cái gì đó nhanh hơn

Example:
  • She felt her heartbeat quicken as he approached.

    Cô cảm thấy nhịp tim mình đập nhanh hơn khi anh đến gần.

  • He quickened his pace to catch up with them.

    Anh tăng tốc độ để bắt kịp họ.

to become more active; to make something more active

trở nên năng động hơn; làm cho cái gì đó tích cực hơn

Example:
  • His interest quickened as he heard more about the plan.

    Sự quan tâm của anh tăng lên khi anh nghe nhiều hơn về kế hoạch.

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