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  2. /fast-acting

fast-acting

UK/fɑːst-æktɪŋ/US/'fɑ:st'æktɪŋ/

Definitions

adj.

Producing an effect quickly

速效的,快速起效的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
fastroot
+
-do, act, drive
+
actingroot
=fast-acting

fast + acting = acting (taking effect) quickly. A transparent compound, usually for medicines.

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    This is a fast-acting painkiller.

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