hasten/ˋhesṇ; ˈheIs$n/v [T] formal 【正式】1 to make something happen faster or sooner [ hurry ] 使加速﹐使加紧﹐使加快: Resting will hasten recovery. 休息可以加快恢复。2 hasten to do sth to do or say something quickly or without delay 急忙做某事: Gina hastened to assure him that everything was fine. 吉娜赶紧向他保证一切都好。