움직임이나 동작이 매우 빠른 상태
moving or capable of moving at high speed
예문:
"The cheetah is the world's fastest land animal."
"We need a fast response to this emergency."
단단히 고정되어 있거나 관계가 매우 깊고 변함없는
firmly fixed or attached; close and loyal
예문:
"They remained fast friends for over forty years."
"Ensure the rope is fast before descending the cliff."
시계가 실제 시간보다 앞서 있는
(of a clock or watch) showing a time ahead of the correct time
예문:
"I realized my watch was ten minutes fast after arriving early."
"Is the kitchen clock fast or is it really six o'clock?"
빛이나 세탁에도 색이 바래지 않는
(of a dye or color) not fading in light or when washed
예문:
"This high-quality yarn is dyed with fast colors."
"The fabric is guaranteed to be light-fast and wash-fast."
높은 속도로 또는 빠르게
at high speed; quickly
예문:
"You are talking too fast for me to understand."
"The car was traveling fast when it hit the curb."
단단히 고정되거나 깊게 잠든 상태로
in a firm or secure manner; deeply or soundly
예문:
"The child was fast asleep by the time we got home."
"Hold fast to your dreams despite the challenges."
종교적 또는 건강상의 이유로 음식을 먹지 않다
abstain from all or some kinds of food or drink, especially as a religious observance
예문:
"Many people fast during Ramadan from dawn until sunset."
"The patient must fast for twelve hours before the blood test."
음식을 먹지 않는 행위나 기간
an act or period of fasting
예문:
"She felt much lighter after completing her weekly fast."
"The priest announced the beginning of the Lenten fast."