trigger

US /ˈtrɪɡ.ɚ/
UK /ˈtrɪɡ.ɚ/
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1.

扳機, 觸發器

a small device that releases a spring or catch and so sets off a mechanism, especially in a gun

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He pulled the trigger and the gun fired.
他扣動了扳機，槍響了。
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Be careful not to accidentally touch the trigger.
小心不要意外碰到扳機。
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2.

誘因, 起因, 導火索

an event or circumstance that is the cause of a particular action, process, or situation

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The loud noise was the trigger for his anxiety attack.
巨大的噪音是他焦慮症發作的誘因。
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Stress can be a major trigger for migraines.
壓力可能是偏頭痛的主要誘因。
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1.

觸發, 引起, 啟動

cause (an event or situation) to happen or exist

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The alarm was triggered by smoke.
警報被煙霧觸發了。
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His comments triggered a heated debate.
他的評論引發了一場激烈的辯論。
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