precipitate
柯林斯詞典
1. V-T If something precipitates an event or situation, usually a bad one, it causes it to happen suddenly or sooner than normal. 造成…倉促發(fā)生[正式]
The killings in Vilnius have precipitated the worst crisis yet. 維爾紐斯的殺戮事件快速引發(fā)了迄今為止最嚴重的危機。
2. ADJ A precipitate action or decision happens or is made more quickly or suddenly than most people think is sensible. 倉促的[正式]
I don't think we should make precipitate decisions. 我認為我們不應該做出倉促的決定。
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precipitate (precipitating,precipitated,precipitates)
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劍橋詞典
precipitate verb (MAKE HAPPEN)
[ 及物動詞：后面接賓語的動詞 ] formalto make something happen suddenly or sooner than expected
促成；使突如其來地發(fā)生；加速…的發(fā)生
An invasion would certainly precipitate a political crisis . 入侵肯定會加劇政治危機。
Fear of losing her job precipitated (= suddenly forced ) her into action . 對丟掉工作的恐懼促使她立即行動起來。
precipitate verb (THROW)
[ 及物動詞：后面接賓語的動詞 經常 后面必須接副詞或介詞的動詞 ] formalto throw someone or something from a height with great force
使急落直下，使陡然下落
precipitate verb (CHEMISTRY)
[ 不及物動詞：后面不接賓語的動詞 or 及物動詞：后面接賓語的動詞 ] chemistry specializedIf a liquid precipitates, substances in it become solid and separate from the liquid .
（使）沉淀，（使）淀析
Cooling the beaker helps precipitate the compound . 給燒杯降溫有助于化合物沉淀。
If any organic salt is formed , it will precipitate (out) immediately . 如果有有機鹽形成，它會立即沉淀。 返回 precipitate