mindmap root((快速)) fast applies particularly to a moving object: a ~ horse. rapid emphasizes the movement itself: a ~ current. swift suggest great rapidity coupled with ease of movement: returned the ball with one ~ stroke. fleet adds the implication of lightness and nimbleness: ~ runners. quick suggests promptness and the taking of little time: a ~ wit. speedy implies quickness of successful accomplishment and may also suggest unusual velocity: a ~ recovery. hasty suggests hurry and precipitousness and often connotes carelessness and resultant confusion and inefficiency: a ~ inspection. expeditious suggests efficiency together with rapidity of accomplishment: an ~ processing of a merchandise order.