/ˈekspɪˌdaɪt/ vt.1.<正式>(speed up)促进, 加速(进程等)；有助于…的发展
I have asked them to expedite the process.我已经告诉他们要加快进程。
The government has been extremely reluctant to expedite investigations that might result in his trial.当局极不情愿推进调查, 因为其结果可能会让他接受审判。
We tried to help you expedite your plans.我们尽力帮你加快实现你的计划。
2.(do with speed)迅速地处理(事务等)
Washington expedited his business at Williamsburg.华盛顿迅速处理他在威廉斯堡的事务。
3.<罕>(dispatch)+ documents递送；+ messages发出