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1 quicken
I ['kwɪk(ə)n] гл.1)а) ускорятьYou'll have to quicken up your rate of work if you want to finish by the agreed date. — Тебе нужно работать побыстрее, если ты хочешь закончить к сроку.
He quickened his pace a little. — Он слегка ускорил шаг.
Syn:expedite 1., precipitate 3.б) ускорятьсяHis breath quickened. — Его дыхание участилось.
•Syn:Ant:slow 3.2) книжн.а) оживить, вдохнуть жизньSyn:б) ожить, обрести жизнь, стать живымThe seed which is sown shall one day sprout and quicken. — Посеянные семена однажды прорастут и оживут.
•Syn:3) книжн. возбуждать, побуждать, воодушевлять, стимулироватьSyn:4)б) начинать двигаться ( о плоде)II ['kwɪk(ə)n] сущ.; бот.рябина (обыкновенная); рябина домашняяSyn:
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