ex-, 向外。-ped, 脚，脚镣，词源同foot, impede. 即解脱脚镣的束缚，加快速度，或来自比喻义，解脱脚的束缚，飞起来。

1. We tried to help you expedite your plans.

我们尽力帮你加快实现你的计划。

2. We have developed rapid order processing to expedite deliveries to customers.

我们已创造了快速处理订单的方法以便迅速将货物送达顾客。

3. That will expedite the project.

那将加速工程的进展.

4. The builders promised to expedite the repairs.

建筑商答应加速修理.

5. 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。