precipitate
US /prɪˈsɪp.ə.teɪt/
UK /prɪˈsɪp.ə.teɪt/

動詞
1.
促使, 加速, 引發
cause (an event or situation, typically one that is bad or undesirable) to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely
範例:
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The economic crisis was precipitated by a collapse in housing prices.
經濟危機是由房價暴跌引發的。
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His resignation precipitated a leadership crisis.
他的辭職引發了一場領導危機。
2.
沉澱, 析出
cause (a substance) to be deposited in solid form from a solution
範例:
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Adding the chemical will precipitate the salt out of the solution.
加入化學物質會使鹽從溶液中沉澱出來。
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The reaction caused a white solid to precipitate.
該反應導致白色固體沉澱。
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