Describing cars, trains, planes etc that can go fast: fast [adj]
Examples:
1. He is one of the fastest runners in the world.
2. He loves fast cars.
Describing a fast movement or physical action: quick or rapid [adj]
Examples:
1. He granted me with a quick nod of the head.
2. to walked with short, quick steps.
3. to cast a quick glance towards someone.
4. I heard rapid footsteps approaching.
5. His breathing becomes rapid.
Describing an action, process, or piece of work that is done quickly and without delay: quick or rapid [adj]
Example:
1. to make a quick decision
2. to offer our customer a quick service
3. a rapid response
4. He made a rapid calculation in his head and decided that $100 was a fair price.
催促對方進行某種行為時說: Quick!
要求開車的人速度再快一點: Faster!
References:
1. 英文同義字 大大不相同, by 清水建二
2. Longman Language Activator
3. Longman Contemporary Dictionary
4. Mamillian English Dictionary
[word usage] fast, quick, and rapid, when used as adjectives
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