1590s, from a noun (1530s) meaning "great speed," usually said to be from "post haste" instruction formerly written on letters (attested from 1530s), from post (adv.) + haste (n.). The verb post "to ride or travel with great speed" is recorded from 1550s.
雙語例句
1. Medical aid must be sent to the stricken area posthaste.
災區(qū)需用醫(yī)藥,急如星火.
來自《現(xiàn)代漢英綜合大詞典》
2. Please come and help me posthaste, I really need you.
請盡快來幫我, 我非常需要你.
來自互聯(lián)網(wǎng)
3. Please send your answer to me posthaste.
請盡快回信答復我.
來自互聯(lián)網(wǎng)
4. Note: Anyone who received a signing bonus will be required to return it, posthaste, with interest.