a snowball effect
US /ə ˈsnoʊ.bɔːl ɪˈfekt/
UK /ə ˈsnoʊ.bɔːl ɪˈfekt/
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滾雪球效應
a situation in which something increases in size or importance at a faster and faster rate
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The scandal had a snowball effect, growing larger with each new revelation.
這個醜聞產生了滾雪球效應，隨著每一次新的揭露而變得更大。
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The small protest quickly gained momentum, creating a snowball effect that led to a nationwide movement.
小規模的抗議活動迅速獲得動力，產生了滾雪球效應，最終演變成一場全國性的運動。