trigger

trigger

形容词

1. trigger (adj.): 引发的，触发的

例句：

1. The trigger event caused a chain reaction of protests.（这个引发事件引发了一系列的抗议。）
2. The trigger mechanism is designed to activate the alarm.（触发机制设计用于启动警报。）

名词

1. trigger (n.): 扳机，触发器

例句：

1. The shooter pulled the trigger and the gun fired.（射击者扣动扳机，枪发射了。）
2. The trigger of the bomb was set to explode upon impact.（炸弹的触发器设定为在碰撞时爆炸。）

词语辨析

trigger与cause的区别在于trigger强调的是引发或触发某个事件或反应，而cause则更加广泛，可以指导致任何结果或影响。

例句：

1. His rude comment triggered her anger.（他粗鲁的评论引发了她的愤怒。）
2. Smoking can cause lung cancer.（吸烟可能会导致肺癌。）

词汇扩充

1. trigger off: 引发，触发

例句：

1. The news triggered off a wave of panic buying.（这个消息引发了一波恐慌性购买。）
2. His behavior triggered off a heated argument.（他的行为引发了一场激烈的争论。）

2. trigger-happy: 喜欢扣动扳机的，易怒的

例句：

1. He's always trigger-happy when it comes to spending money.（说到花钱，他总是喜欢乱花。）
2. The dictator was known for his trigger-happy approach to dealing with dissent.（这个独裁者以对待异议的任意手段而著名。）

近义词

activate, initiate, set off, prompt

反义词

suppress, inhibit, deter

柯林斯词典

trigger (noun): A trigger is a small lever which you pull to fire a gun.

trigger (verb): If something triggers an event or situation, it causes it to begin to happen or exist.

牛津词典

trigger (noun): A small device that releases a spring or catch and so sets off a mechanism, especially in order to fire a gun.

trigger (verb): Cause (an event or situation) to happen or exist.

用法

1. pull the trigger: 扣动扳机

2. trigger warning: 触发警告，用于提醒可能引发负面情绪的内容

例句

1. The sudden noise triggered a panic among the crowd.（突然的噪音引发了人群的恐慌。）
2. Her words triggered memories of their happy times together.（她的话勾起了他们在一起的美好回忆。）
3. The police officer had his finger on the trigger ready to shoot.（警官的手指放在扳机上准备开枪。）
4. The economic crisis triggered a wave of unemployment.（经济危机引发了一波失业潮。）
5. The movie includes a trigger warning for graphic violence.（电影中包含了一个关于暴力画面的触发警告。）
6. He couldn't resist the temptation and triggered a series of unfortunate events.（他无法抵挡诱惑，引发了一系列不幸的事件。）
7. The trigger mechanism of the bomb was faulty.（炸弹的触发机制出故障了。）
8. The company's bankruptcy was triggered by mismanagement.（公司的破产是由于管理不善而引发的。）
9. His words triggered an angry response from the audience.（他的话引发了观众的愤怒回应。）
10. The trigger for the argument was a misunderstanding.（争论的导火索是一个误会。）
11. The fire alarm was triggered by smoke in the building.（火灾警报是由建筑物内的烟雾触发的。）
12. She always seems to trigger conflict wherever she goes.（她似乎无论走到哪里都会引发冲突。）
13. The trigger event for the market crash was the sudden drop in stock prices.（市场崩盘的导火索是股价的突然下跌。）
14. His careless remark triggered a storm of criticism.（他的无心之言引发了一阵批评风暴。）
15. The therapist helped him identify the triggers for his anxiety.（治疗师帮助他找出了他焦虑的触发因素。）
16. Excessive noise can trigger migraines in some people.（过度的噪音可能会引发某些人的偏头痛。）
17. The new evidence triggered a reexamination of the case.（新证据引发了对该案件的重新审查。）
18. His behavior triggered suspicion among his colleagues.（他的行为引发了同事们的怀疑。）
19. The trigger of the trap was carefully set.（陷阱的扳机被小心地设置了。）
20. Her success triggered jealousy in her peers.（她的成功引发了同龄人的嫉妒。）