quicken
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/ˈkwɪkən/
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/ˈkwɪkən/
to make something faster or to move faster
He quickened his pace to catch up with them.
彼は彼らに追いつくためにペースを上げた。
to make something more lively or to become more lively
His interest quickened as he heard more about the plan.
彼は計画についてもっと聞いてから、興味を持ち始めた。