swift

rapido, veloce

Che si muove o avviene molto velocemente.

In inglese semplice: Moving or happening very quickly.

• We need swift action.
• Her reply was swift and clear.
• The bird disappeared with one swift movement.

Sinonimi: quick, fast, rapid

Contrari: slow

Espressioni comuni: swift action, swift response, swift movement

rondone

Piccolo uccello dalle ali lunghe che vola molto veloce e assomiglia a una rondine.

In inglese semplice: A small bird with long wings that flies very fast and looks similar to a swallow.

• A swift flew overhead.
• Swifts catch insects while flying.
• We watched a flock of swifts above the rooftops.

Sinonimi: needletail, spinetail, swiftlet

Espressioni comuni: a swift flies, common swift, swift nest