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    rapid

    US /ˈræpɪd/

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    UK /ˈræpɪd/

    B1
    adj.AdjectiveMoving or happening very quickly
    Jessica's rapid talking made it hard to understand her
    n.NounRough and fast-moving part of a river
    They sailed carefully through the river rapid

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    What does coffee do to your body? - BBC World Service

    06:18What does coffee do to your body? - BBC World Service
    • Toxic effects, like seizures, can be seen after the rapid consumption of around 1,200 milligrams of caffeine.

      Toxic effects, like seizures, can be seen after the rapid consumption of around 1,200 milligrams of caffeine.

    • Toxic effects, like seizures, can be seen after the rapid consumption of around 

      Toxic effects, like seizures, can be seen after the rapid consumption of around 

    B2

    Reef Life of the Andaman (full marine biology documentary)

    56:24Reef Life of the Andaman (full marine biology documentary)
    • In rapid time, the fish scoops a mouthful of sand from the seabed, filters out edible organic matter,

      In rapid time, the fish scoops a mouthful of sand from the seabed, filters out edible organic matter,

    • In rapid time the fish scoops a mouthful of sand from the seabed,

      In rapid time the fish scoops a mouthful of sand from the seabed,

    C1

    The World in 2021: five stories to watch out for | The Economist

    18:20The World in 2021: five stories to watch out for | The Economist
    • …in such a rapid period of time

      …in such a rapid period of time

    B1

    How China crushed Hong Kong

    14:28How China crushed Hong Kong
    • Meanwhile, in Hong Kong, rapid industrialisation...

      Meanwhile, in Hong Kong, rapid industrialisation...

    B1

    Why Are There Stones Along Railway Tracks?

    05:40Why Are There Stones Along Railway Tracks?
    • Without it, water would accumulate on the tracks and cause rapid rusting of their metallic parts. 

      Without it, water would accumulate on the tracks and cause rapid rusting of their metallic parts. 

    B2

    Why Does the U.S. Support and Fund Israel So Much? | WSJ

    08:52Why Does the U.S. Support and Fund Israel So Much? | WSJ
    • But since the rapid expansion of Israel's economy in the 1990s, US economic aid to Israel began to gradually phase out in the 21st century.

      But since the rapid expansion of Israel's economy in the 1990s, US economic aid to Israel began to gradually phase out in the 21st century.

    B1

    What Are The Fattest Countries In The World?

    06:13What Are The Fattest Countries In The World?
    • With its rapid increase in wealth, thanks to Qatar's natural resources, the country has quickly adopted a Western-style food and diet which,

      With its rapid increase in wealth, thanks to Qatar's natural resources, the country has quickly adopted a Western-style food and diet which,

    • With the unexpected and rapid growth of UAE's prosperity came Western fast food chains and an increase in junk food,

      With the unexpected and rapid growth of UAE's prosperity came Western fast food chains and an increase in junk food,

    B2

    2023, in 7 minutes

    07:502023, in 7 minutes
    • Fighting intensifies between Sudan's armed forces and the rebel Rapid Support Forces.

      Fighting intensifies between Sudan's armed forces and the rebel Rapid Support Forces.

    B1

    Inside the Making of an AI Chip | WSJ Tech Behind

    06:29Inside the Making of an AI Chip | WSJ Tech Behind
    • The technology's rapid advance means that chips and the software to use them are going to have to keep up.

      The technology's rapid advance means that chips and the software to use them are going to have to keep up.

    B1

    Borderline Personality Disorder

    05:18Borderline Personality Disorder
    • Alex experiences rapid changes in self-identity.

      Alex experiences rapid changes in self-identity.

    B2