catalyst
US /ˈkæt̬.əl.ɪst/
UK /ˈkæt̬.əl.ɪst/
名词
1.
催化剂
a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself undergoing any permanent chemical change
示例:
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Enzymes act as biological catalysts in the body.
酶在体内充当生物催化剂。
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The platinum is used as a catalyst in the reaction.
铂在反应中用作催化剂。
2.
催化剂, 推动力
a person or thing that precipitates an event or change
示例:
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Her speech was the catalyst for change in the community.
她的演讲是社区变革的催化剂。
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The new policy acted as a catalyst for economic growth.
新政策成为经济增长的催化剂。
在 Lingoland 学习这个单词