precipitate

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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

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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.

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