英语每日小课堂第七十七课 英语小贴士17(1)

OK. But let's be fast.

形容词 fast 和 quick 的意思都是“快的”,但区别如下:

1.fast:用来强调人或物的速度快或效率高

• Usain Bolt is a really fast runner .

尤塞恩•博尔特是个非常快的田径运动员。

• My sister is a fast swimmer.

我妹妹游泳很快。

2.quick:用来强调做一件事持续的时间很短

• Could I have a quick word with you?

我可以跟您简单的说几句话吗?

• Sam takes a quick shower every day before work.

山姆每天上班前都会快速地冲个澡。

Well, when you are in Florida, you're never too far from the ocean.

惯用语 never too...意为“绝不会太”。

• It's never too late to learn.

活到老,学到老。

• I'm never too full for dessert.

我永远有胃口吃得下甜点。

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