precipitating [noun]
通常用作定语,修饰名词,表示引起突然事件或沉淀的。
The precipitating event caused widespread panic.
那起引发突发事件导致了广泛的恐慌。
促使突然发生的;导致突发的
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促使突然发生的;导致突发的
bringing on suddenly or abruptly
The precipitating event caused widespread panic.
那起引发突发事件导致了广泛的恐慌。
突然引发
bringing on suddenly or abruptly
The sudden storm was a precipitating factor in the accident.
突如其来的暴风雨是事故的一个诱发因素。
His harsh words were the precipitating cause of the argument.
他刺耳的话语是争论的直接原因。
The economic crisis was a precipitating event for the political upheaval.
经济危机是政治动荡的导火索。
通常用作定语,修饰名词,表示引起突然事件或沉淀的。
The precipitating event caused widespread panic.
那起引发突发事件导致了广泛的恐慌。
较少用作表语,常需搭配补充说明。
The conditions were precipitating, leading to immediate action.
这些条件是促成性的,导致了立即的行动。
Not this
The precipitating drop in temperature caused frost.
Use this
The precipitous drop in temperature caused frost.
错误:把'precipitating'误用为'陡峭的'。'precipitating'作为形容词意为'导致发生的',而表示'突然的、陡峭的'应用'precipitous'。
Not this
The precipitating of the accident was a distraction.
Use this
The precipitation of the accident was a distraction.
错误:把形容词'precipitating'当作名词使用。'precipitating'是形容词,表示'导致…的';名词形式应为'precipitation',意为'突然发生'。
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