catalysts
US /ˈkæt.əl.ɪsts/
UK /ˈkæt.əl.ɪsts/
複數名詞
1.
催化劑
substances that increase the rate of a chemical reaction without themselves undergoing any permanent chemical change
範例:
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Enzymes are biological catalysts that speed up metabolic processes.
酶是加速新陳代謝過程的生物催化劑。
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The platinum in the catalytic converter acts as a catalyst to reduce harmful emissions.
催化轉化器中的鉑作為催化劑，以減少有害排放。
2.
催化劑, 促進因素
people or things that precipitate an event or change
範例:
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The new policy acted as a catalyst for economic growth.
新政策成為經濟增長的催化劑。
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His inspiring speech was the catalyst for change in the community.
他鼓舞人心的演講是社區變革的催化劑。
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