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Trigger
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トリガー, 引き金
lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun
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トリガー, 引き金
an act that prompts a chain of events
Example
His speech became the trigger for heated debates.
The sudden power outage was the trigger for system failures.
A minor disagreement served as the trigger for their argument.
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トリガー, 引き金
a device that activates or releases or causes something to happen
to trigger
01
トリガーする, 起動させる
to initiate or cause movement in a device
Transitive: to trigger sth
Ditransitive: to trigger sth to do sth
Example
Pressing the button will trigger the automatic sliding doors to open.
Pulling the lever will trigger the release of the emergency brake on the train.
Activating the switch will trigger the mechanism that starts the conveyor belt.
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引き金を引く, 作動させる
to release or activate a mechanism, often associated with firearms
Transitive: to trigger a mechanism
Example
The sniper carefully aimed before deciding to trigger the shot, hitting the target with precision.
Before firing the cannon, the artillery officer had to trigger the ignition system to launch the projectile.
The police officer had no choice but to trigger the taser when faced with an imminent threat.
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引き起こす, 誘発する
to cause something to happen
Transitive: to trigger sth
Example
The economic downturn triggered a series of layoffs within the company.
The unexpected news about the merger triggered a surge in stock prices.
A shortage of raw materials can trigger delays in the production schedule.
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引き起こす, 誘発する
to cause a strong and unwanted reaction in someone
Transitive: to trigger a reaction or emotion
Example
The mention of the traumatic event was enough to trigger anxiety attacks in the survivor.
Loud noises can trigger a fear response in individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder.
The movie 's intense scenes had the potential to trigger emotional distress in sensitive viewers.
