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.
我趕緊聲明,這個錯誤與我無關。
to make something happen faster
The bad weather will hasten our decision to leave early.
惡劣天氣將促使我們提前離開的決定。
to go somewhere in a hurry
We must hasten home before it gets dark.
我們必須在天黑前趕回家。