什么是 Speed?
Speed 是一个常见的英语单词,既可作名词,也可作动词,含义丰富,常用于描述移动的快慢、效率或超速等场景。
1. 作为名词(Noun)
表示“速度”、“速率”或“迅速”。
- at high/low speed:以高速/低速
- speed of light/sound:光速/声速
- excessive speed:超速
The car was traveling at a speed of 120 km/h.
Light travels at an incredible speed.
2. 作为动词(Verb)
表示“快速移动”或“超速行驶”。
- speed through:快速通过
- speed up:加速
- speed past:飞驰而过
He sped through the intersection just before the light turned red.
The police stopped her for speeding on the highway.
3. 常见短语与搭配
- pick up speed:加快速度
- reduce speed:减速
- speed limit:限速
- at breakneck speed:以惊人的速度
4. 注意事项
✅ “Speed” 作动词时,过去式和过去分词为 sped 或 speeded,但 sped 更常见。
She sped away from the scene. (更自然)
They speeded up the process. (较少用,多用于技术语境)
5. 小测验(点击显示答案)
填空:The train ______ through the tunnel at high speed.
sped