chain reaction
US /ˈtʃeɪn riˈæk.ʃən/
UK /ˈtʃeɪn riˈæk.ʃən/
名词
1.
连锁反应
a series of events, each caused by the previous one, that happen in a continuous and often uncontrolled way
示例:
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The collapse of one bank caused a chain reaction throughout the financial system.
一家银行的倒闭在整个金融体系中引发了连锁反应。
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His bad mood started a chain reaction of arguments in the office.
他的坏心情在办公室引发了连锁反应，导致争吵不断。
2.
核链式反应
a nuclear reaction in which a neutron causes a nucleus to fission, releasing more neutrons which in turn cause further fissions
示例:
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The uncontrolled chain reaction in the reactor led to the meltdown.
反应堆中失控的链式反应导致了堆芯熔毁。
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Scientists are studying ways to control nuclear chain reactions for energy production.
科学家们正在研究控制核链式反应以生产能源的方法。
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