rapid

rapido, veloce

Che avviene o si muove molto velocemente.

In inglese semplice: Happening or moving very quickly.

• The town has seen rapid growth.
• Rapid changes in temperature can damage the plants.
• Her breathing became rapid as she climbed.

Sinonimi: fast, quick, swift

Contrari: slow

Espressioni comuni: rapid growth, rapid change, rapid response

rapida

Tratto di un fiume dove l’acqua scorre veloce e agitata, spesso sopra le rocce.

In inglese semplice: A part of a river where water flows fast and roughly, often over rocks.

• We paddled towards a dangerous rapid.
• The raft tipped over in the rapids.
• A guide helped us cross the final rapid.

Sinonimi: sault

Espressioni comuni: dangerous rapid, river rapid, rocky rapid