spark plug

US /ˈspɑːrk ˌplʌɡ/
UK /ˈspɑːrk ˌplʌɡ/
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1.

火花塞

a device for firing the explosive mixture in an internal combustion engine

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The mechanic replaced the faulty spark plug.
機械師更換了有故障的火花塞
A worn-out spark plug can cause engine misfires.
磨損的火花塞可能導致發動機失火。
2.

催化劑, 推動力

a person or thing that is a catalyst for a development or event

:
Her innovative idea was the spark plug for the entire project.
她的創新想法是整個項目的火花塞
He acted as the spark plug, motivating the team to achieve their goals.
他充當了火花塞,激勵團隊實現目標。