quickening
US /ˈkwɪk.ən.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈkwɪk.ən.ɪŋ/
名詞
1.
加快, 加速
the action or process of accelerating or becoming more rapid
範例:
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The quickening of the pace of technological change is evident.
技術變革步伐的加快是顯而易見的。
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We observed a quickening in the patient's pulse.
我們觀察到病人脈搏的加快。
2.
胎動, 胎兒初動
(in pregnancy) the first movements of the fetus felt by the mother
範例:
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She felt the first quickening of her baby at around 18 weeks.
她在懷孕18週左右感受到了寶寶的第一次胎動。
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The doctor confirmed the quickening, indicating a healthy pregnancy.
醫生證實了胎動，表明懷孕健康。
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