hasten
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/ˈheɪsn/
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/ˈheɪsn/
to act or speak quickly without waiting
I hasten to say that I had no part in this mistake.
我赶紧声明,这个错误与我无关。
to make something happen faster
The bad weather will hasten our decision to leave early.
恶劣天气将促使我们提前离开的决定。
to go somewhere in a hurry
We must hasten home before it gets dark.
我们必须在天黑前赶回家。