precipitate
意味: To cause something to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely; also, done with excessive haste or rashness.
Precipitate functions as both a verb and an adjective. As a verb, it means to trigger or cause something to happen abruptly (an event that precipitated the crisis). As an adjective, it describes hasty or rash action. In chemistry, it refers to a substance that separates from a solution as a solid. The verb form is most commonly used in formal writing about political, economic, or social events. Common collocations include 'precipitate a crisis,' 'precipitate action,' and 'precipitate decline.'
例文
- The assassination of the archduke precipitated a chain of events that led to the outbreak of war. 大公的遇刺引发了一连串最终导致战争爆发的事件。El asesinato del archiduque precipitó una cadena de acontecimientos que condujo al estallido de la guerra.大公の暗殺が、戦争勃発へとつながる一連の出来事を引き起こしました。대공의 암살은 전쟁 발발로 이어지는 일련의 사건을 촉발시켰습니다.
- Critics warned that the government's precipitate withdrawal from the agreement could damage diplomatic relations. 批评者警告说,政府仓促退出该协议可能会损害外交关系。Los críticos advirtieron de que la retirada precipitada del gobierno del acuerdo podría dañar las relaciones diplomáticas.批評家たちは、政府の性急な協定離脱が外交関係を損なう可能性があると警告しました。비평가들은 정부의 성급한 협정 탈퇴가 외교 관계를 손상시킬 수 있다고 경고했습니다.
- A sudden drop in consumer confidence precipitated a sharp decline in the stock market. 消费者信心的骤降引发了股市的急剧下跌。Una caída repentina de la confianza del consumidor precipitó un fuerte descenso en el mercado bursátil.消費者信頼感の急落が株式市場の急激な下落を引き起こしました。소비자 신뢰의 급격한 하락이 주식 시장의 급락을 촉발했습니다.
発音
使い方ガイド
場面: academic, professional, media
トーン: neutral
起源と歴史
From Latin praecipitare (to throw headlong), from praeceps (headfirst, steep), from prae (before) and caput (head). It entered English in the 16th century, originally meaning to fall headlong.
文化的背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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