1. 语义维度
-- "Fast one"强调动作速率(speed-oriented)
例:He pulled a fast one on the competition.(侧重欺骗行为的迅速完成)
词源关联:古英语fæst(牢固的)→强调动作的紧凑性
-- "Quick one"侧重时间短暂(time-oriented)
例:Let's grab a quick one before the meeting.(突出时间短暂性)
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word-vs-word-cn
【fast one】 —(sl.) a clever and unexpected trick giving the person unfair advantage (usually in the phrase “pull a 【fast one】 ”):
- The thought that a girl capable of thinking up a 【fast one】 like that should be throwing herself away on Eggleston was infinitely saddening.
【quick one】 —(sl.)
1. a quick drink of liquor or a beer consumed rapidly:
- We’ve time for a 【quick one】 and then we’ll go and do our bit of business.
2. a brief and brisk sex act:
- I’m not saying that an unexpected 【quick one】 can’t be fantastic. … If you’re working a lot you’ll probably need to schedule in time for sex.