hasten
英 ['heɪs(ə)n]
美['hesn]
	    - vt. 加速;使赶紧;催促
 - vi. 赶快;急忙
 
英英释意
- 1. act or move at high speed;
 - "We have to rush!"
 - "hurry--it's late!"
 
- 2. step on it;
 - "He rushed down the hall to receive his guests"
 - "The cars raced down the street"
 
- 3. speed up the progress of; facilitate;
 - "This should expedite the process"
 
- 4. cause to occur rapidly;
 - "the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions"