adj. 快的，迅速的；（移动，活动）快速的
n. 急流，湍滩；高速交通工具，高速交通网
[
复数
rapids
比较级
more rapid
最高级
most rapid
]
rapid development迅速发展；高歌猛进
rapid prototyping快速原型
1.The patient made a rapid recovery.
病人很快恢复了健康。
2.We have developed rapid order processing to expedite deliveries to customers.
我们已创造了快速处理订单的方法以便迅速将货物送达顾客。
3.Police pulled him over for doing 90 mph, making rapid changes and tailgating.
警察命令他靠边停下，因为他驾车时速高达90英里、快速变道而且紧贴前面的车辆。
4.The rapid development of technology means that she is now far behind, and will need retraining.
科技的快速发展意味着她现在已经远远落后了，将需要再训练。
5.The rapid development of the Internet has created a boom in e-commerce.
互联网的快速发展创造了电商的繁荣。
6.Immersion in cold water resulted in rapid loss of heat.
浸泡在冷水中导致热量迅速散失。
7.However, his health took a rapid turn for the worse several months later.
然而，几个月后，他的健康状况迅速恶化。