English Dictionary

fast

IPA（発音記号）

/fɑːst/

副詞

前置詞句

In a firm or secure manner, securely; in such a way as not to be moved; safe, sound . / (of sleeping) Deeply or soundly . / Immediately following in place or time; close, very near .

日本語の意味

しっかりと固定され、安全であること / ぐっすり、深く眠っている状態 / すぐ後に続く、非常に近いこと

She tied the boat fast to the dock so it wouldn't drift away.

彼女はボートが流されないように桟橋にしっかりと結びつけた。

意味（1）

In a firm or secure manner, securely; in such a way as not to be moved; safe, sound .

Hold this rope as fast as you can.

意味（2）

(of sleeping) Deeply or soundly .

He is fast asleep.

意味（3）

Immediately following in place or time; close, very near .

The horsemen came fast on our heels.

意味（4）

Quickly, with great speed; within a short time .

Faster than a speeding bit, the internet upended media and entertainment companies. Piracy soared, and sales of albums and films slid. Newspapers lost advertising and readers to websites. Stores selling books, CDs and DVDs went bust. Doomsayers predicted that consumers and advertisers would abandon pay-television en masse in favour of online alternatives.

意味（5）

Ahead of the correct time or schedule.

I think my watch is running fast.

faster （ comparative ）

fastest （ superlative ）