促
short time; urge; approach
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesadjective
short in time; quick
Often used in fixed collocations to describe time or speed.
This time is very short, we need to finish the task quickly.
The rapid, urgent knock interrupted his speech.
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This holiday is too short, I haven't rested enough and have to go back to work.
His steps became quick and short, as if he was in a hurry.
The pace of this game is very fast, neither side dares to slack off.
verb
urge; promote; push forward
formalUsed to describe urging someone or something to progress faster, often with formal collocations.
We need to urge the other party to sign the contract as soon as possible.
Superior leaders urged us to speed up the project progress.
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This policy aims to promote domestic economic development.
We will urge him to complete the task as soon as possible.
The teacher urged the students to submit their homework on time.
verb
be close to; lean close
literaryUsed in literary or fixed formal collocations, rarely used alone in daily speech.
They sat close together and talked all night, sharing their experiences with each other.
In ancient times, people used to sit close together to discuss academic matters.
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The two families sat close together and talked, deepening their mutual understanding.
He leaned forward slightly, wanting to hear what the other person was saying clearly.
Sitting close together and chatting is a good way to deepen relationships.