rapidly

Definitions

rapid (fast) + -ly (in the manner of) = 'in a fast manner.' A transparent adverb: it simply turns the adjective rapid into the way an action happens — prices rose rapidly, the situation changed rapidly.

Common Collocations

• 1.rapidly growing快速增长的
• 2.rapidly changing瞬息万变的
• 3.rapidly expanding迅速扩张的
• 4.rapidly evolving快速演变的
• 5.rapidly declining迅速下降的

Example Sentences

• 1.

  Technology is advancing rapidly in every field.

• 2.

  Her health deteriorated rapidly over a few weeks.

• 3.

  The city is growing rapidly as new factories open.