transcription, транскрипция: [ swɪft ]
( swifter, swiftest, swifts)
1.
A swift event or process happens very quickly or without delay.
Our task is to challenge the UN to make a swift decision...
The police were swift to act.
= quick
ADJ
• swift‧ly
The French have acted swiftly and decisively to protect their industries.
ADV
2.
Something that is swift moves very quickly.
With a swift movement, Matthew Jerrold sat upright.
= quick
ADJ
• swift‧ly
Lenny moved swiftly and silently across the front lawn.
ADV : ADV with v
3.
A swift is a small bird with long curved wings.
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