growth spurt
US /ˈɡroʊθ spɜːrt/
UK /ˈɡrəʊθ spɜːt/
名詞
1.
快速成長期, 猛長期
a period of rapid growth in a child or adolescent
範例:
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During a growth spurt, children may experience increased appetite and fatigue.
在快速成長期，兒童可能會食慾增加並感到疲勞。
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My son had a sudden growth spurt and now all his clothes are too small.
我兒子突然經歷了一個快速成長期，現在他所有的衣服都太小了。
2.
快速增長, 發展期
a sudden, rapid increase in the development or activity of something
範例:
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The company experienced a significant growth spurt in sales last quarter.
該公司上季度銷售額出現了顯著的快速增長。
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The city is undergoing a growth spurt, with new buildings appearing everywhere.
這座城市正在經歷一個快速發展期，新建築隨處可見。