to speed up
[phrase form: speed]
01
加速, 加快
to become faster
Intransitive
例子
The river currents began to speed up after heavy rainfall in the upstream areas.
上游地区大雨过后，河流的流速开始加快。
As the storm approached, the winds began to speed up, causing trees to sway vigorously.
随着风暴的临近，风开始加速，导致树木剧烈摇摆。
02
加快, 加速
to increase the speed of something
Transitive: to speed up an activity
例子
The government launched initiatives to speed up the processing of visa applications for international travelers.
政府推出了加快国际旅行者签证申请处理的举措。
The chef added a special ingredient to speed up the cooking time of the dish.
厨师添加了一种特殊成分以加快菜肴的烹饪时间。
