fast-moving

fast-moving — adjective

1. moving at a consistently high speed over a period of time, without slowing down

1.形容詞B1
釋義

moving at a consistently high speed over a period of time, without slowing down

例句

Aaron watched the fast-moving stream rush down the mountain after the heavy rain.

collocation: fast-moving stream / vehicle / storm

The fast-moving delivery van reached the warehouse before the noon deadline.

同義詞
  • swift

    slightly more literary; emphasises grace alongside speed

  • rapid

    focuses on speed itself rather than sustained movement

  • high-speed

    often implies machinery or vehicles travelling at great speed

反義詞
  • slow

    opposite in every register

  • slow-moving

    direct antonym compound for traffic, vehicles, or water

文法句型

fast-moving + noun

be + fast-moving

用法筆記

Most common in attributive position (before a noun), though it can follow linking verbs such as 'is' or 'was'.

常見錯誤

❌The car was very fast-moving.
✅The car was very fast.
💡When used after 'very', the simple adjective 'fast' is more natural than 'fast-moving'.

2. happening very quickly with a lot of action or change, so that it holds your att

2.形容詞B2
釋義

happening very quickly with a lot of action or change, so that it holds your attention

例句

The film was a fast-moving thriller that kept the audience on edge.

collocation: fast-moving thriller / drama / debate / events

Mira prefers fast-moving novels with several plot twists and surprises.

同義詞
  • fast-paced

    very close synonym; slightly more common for describing books, films, and careers

  • action-packed

    emphasises content (lots of exciting events) rather than speed of change

  • gripping

    focuses on the emotional hold over the audience rather than pace

反義詞
  • slow-paced

    describes events that unfold at a relaxed or drawn-out speed

  • leisurely

    implies a calm, unhurried pace meant for enjoyment

文法句型

fast-moving + noun

用法筆記

Almost always used attributively before a noun to describe the pace of a story, game, event, or period of time.

常見錯誤

❌The fast-moving river was full of dramatic plot twists.
✅The fast-moving thriller was full of dramatic plot twists.
💡Sense 1 describes literal physical speed; sense 2 describes narrative pacing. Use a story-related noun to keep the meaning clear.