quicken /BrE ˈkwɪk(ə)n
, AmE ˈkwɪkən
/ A transitive verb
1 literal accélérer [pace, rhythm]
2 figurative, literary stimuler [interest, excitement]
B intransitive verb
1 literal [pace, rhythm, heartbeat] s'accélérer
2 figurative, literary [anger, jealousy] s'intensifier
3 [fœtus] bouger