fast-paced

IPA/ˌfɑːst ˈpeɪst/
KK[fˌæstpˈest]IPA/ˌfæst ˈpeɪst/

fast-paced — adjective

1. happening at a speed that feels fast, often with very little time between events

1.形容詞B2
釋義

happening at a speed that feels fast, often with very little time between events or for rest.

例句

Tamar found it hard to rest after working in a fast-paced newsroom for fifteen years.

attributive use before noun (newsroom)

The fast-paced growth of the city meant new apartment buildings went up every month.

collocation: fast-paced growth

同義詞
  • fast-moving

    very similar meaning; 'fast-moving' is slightly more common for physical vehicles or objects

  • brisk

    more formal, often used for business or trade; suggests energetic efficiency

  • rapid

    can describe change or progress; a one-word alternative but less natural before nouns like 'life' or 'world'

反義詞
  • slow-paced

    direct opposite, same grammatical structure

  • leisurely

    suggests relaxed, unhurried activity; positive connotation

文法句型

fast-paced + noun

be + fast-paced

用法筆記

Describes settings, activities, or periods of time — not used to describe a person's personality. Say 'a fast-paced environment' or 'a fast-paced game', not 'a fast-paced person'.

常見錯誤

❌She is a very fast-paced person.
✅She leads a very fast-paced life.
💡'fast-paced' describes the speed of an activity or setting, not a person's character.
❌I need a fast-paced solution.
✅I need a quick solution.
💡'fast-paced' refers to ongoing activity, not the speed of a single action.