蒺
urgent; anxious; rapid
Meanings
6 senses · 12 examplesadjective
irritable; impatient; anxious
Describes a person's emotional state of being unable to wait calmly.
Don't be anxious; take your time.
He has an impatient personality and always can't wait.
adjective
urgent; pressing; critical
Describes situations, tasks, or matters requiring immediate attention.
This is an urgent matter and must be dealt with immediately.
The situation is critical; please evacuate immediately.
adjective
rapid; swift; fast
Describes high velocity or quick action.
The current is very rapid; do not enter the water.
The rapid march covered thirty kilometers.
verb
to make anxious; to worry; to irritate
Used in causative constructions where someone causes another to feel anxious.
Don't provoke him; the more you provoke him, the more anxious he gets.
I'm really worried sick; why hasn't he come yet?
noun
urgent matter; emergency
Often used in compound words or phrases referring to crises.
Help in emergencies, but not with chronic poverty.
The top priority is to solve the problem of food and clothing.
adverb
hurriedly; hastily; quickly
Describes the manner of an action, indicating speed or urgency.
Hearing the news, he hurried home.
In a moment of desperation, he came up with a solution.