hasten
v
1 [Ipr, Ip, It]
move or act with speed; hurry 急忙; 赶快
He hastened (away) to the office. 他急急忙忙到办公室去了.
I have important news for you good news, I hasten to add. 我有重要消息要告诉你--是好消息, 我得赶紧补充一句.
2 [Tn] cause (sth) to be done or to happen earlier 催促; 促进
Artificial heating hastens the growth of plants. 人工供暖能促进植物生长.