harsh

苛刻的，严厉的

 

【例】They won’t stretch a point and accept the harsh terms.

他们不愿破例让步接受苛刻的条件。

 

haste

【1】紧急，匆忙

 

【例】All telegraphic messages imply haste. We must give the e-mail a prompt reply.

一切电信都是紧急的事。我们要迅速回复这份电邮。

 

【2】in haste急速

 

【例】We placed an order with them in haste.

我们匆忙地向他们订了货。

 

hasten

【1】促进，加速

 

【例】As we are in urgent need of the goods, could you manage to hasten the delivery?

我们急需该货，你方能否加快装运？

 

【2】赶紧，赶快

 

①常接用不定式。句式：hasten to do sth。

【例】We hasten to write you in order that you may be able to benefit from the current price.

（由于要提高价格）我们赶紧通知贵方，以便贵方能利用当前价格订货而受益。

 

②当发生延误，而急需改正或补救时，书信中常用We hasten to…

【例】We regret the delay in answering your enquiry and hasten to supply you with the information that you request.

迟复你方询价很抱歉，现赶速提供你方所要求了解的情况。