precipitate
UK/pri'sipiteit/US
IELTSTOEFLGREC1
Definitions
v.
To cause something to happen suddenly or sooner than expected; to hurl downward.
促成，使突然发生；猛地抛下
n.
A solid substance that separates from a solution during a chemical reaction.
沉淀物，析出物
adj.
Done with excessive haste; rash; falling steeply or headlong.
轻率的，仓促的；急速下落的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedprebefore
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=precipitate
Common Collocations
- 1.precipitate a crisis引发危机
- 2.precipitate a collapse导致崩溃
- 3.precipitate change促成变革
- 4.precipitate a conflict引发冲突
Example Sentences
- 1.
The assassination of the archduke precipitated a chain of events leading to war.
- 2.
Hasty budget cuts could precipitate a crisis in the public health system.
- 3.
The sudden announcement precipitated a sharp drop in the company's stock price.