precipitate
柯林斯词典
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…仓促发生[正式]
The killings in Vilnius have precipitated the worst crisis yet. 维尔纽斯的杀戮事件快速引发了迄今为止最严重的危机。
2. ADJ A precipitate action or decision happens or is made more quickly or suddenly than most people think is sensible. 仓促的[正式]
I don't think we should make precipitate decisions. 我认为我们不应该做出仓促的决定。
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precipitate (precipitating,precipitated,precipitates)
动词读作prɪˈsɪpɪˌteɪt。形容词读作prɪˈsɪpɪtɪt。
剑桥词典
precipitate verb (MAKE HAPPEN)
[ 及物动词:后面接宾语的动词 ] formalto make something happen suddenly or sooner than expected
促成;使突如其来地发生;加速…的发生
An invasion would certainly precipitate a political crisis . 入侵肯定会加剧政治危机。
Fear of losing her job precipitated (= suddenly forced ) her into action . 对丢掉工作的恐惧促使她立即行动起来。
precipitate verb (THROW)
[ 及物动词:后面接宾语的动词 经常 后面必须接副词或介词的动词 ] formalto throw someone or something from a height with great force
使急落直下,使陡然下落
precipitate verb (CHEMISTRY)
[ 不及物动词:后面不接宾语的动词 or 及物动词:后面接宾语的动词 ] 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 . 给烧杯降温有助于化合物沉淀。
If any organic salt is formed , it will precipitate (out) immediately . 如果有有机盐形成,它会立即沉淀。 返回 precipitate