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

动词
1.
促使, 加速, 引发
cause (an event or situation, typically one that is bad or undesirable) to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely
示例:
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The economic crisis was precipitated by a collapse in housing prices.
经济危机是由房价暴跌引发的。
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His resignation precipitated a leadership crisis.
他的辞职引发了一场领导危机。
2.
沉淀, 析出
cause (a substance) to be deposited in solid form from a solution
示例:
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Adding the chemical will precipitate the salt out of the solution.
加入化学物质会使盐从溶液中沉淀出来。
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The reaction caused a white solid to precipitate.
该反应导致白色固体沉淀。
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