precipitate
/prɪˈsɪpɪteɪt/
CEFR level C1Topic ScienceWord #6463 in the learning path
促使发生；引发
Definitions
v. To cause something to happen suddenly or sooner than expected.
促使发生；引发
n. A solid that forms in a liquid during a chemical reaction.
沉淀物
adj. Done too quickly and without enough thought.
仓促的；鲁莽的
Example
A broken pipe precipitated an emergency visit from the plumber.
水管破裂，水管工因此紧急上门维修。
A sharp increase in food prices could precipitate a wider economic crisis in vulnerable regions.
食品价格大幅上涨可能在脆弱地区引发更广泛的经济危机。
Collocations
- precipitate a crisis
- precipitate change
- form a precipitate
- precipitate action
Word family
- precipitation (n.)
- precipitant (n.)
Synonyms
- trigger
- hasten
Usage tip
动词末尾读/teɪt/，名词、形容词读/tət/。
FAQ
- What does precipitate mean?
- To cause something to happen suddenly or sooner than expected. A solid that forms in a liquid during a chemical reaction. Done too quickly and without enough thought.
- How is precipitate pronounced?
- UK /prɪˈsɪpɪteɪt/, US /prɪˈsɪpɪteɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
