to precipitate
01
沉淀
(chemistry) to become separated from the solvent in a solid form
Intransitive
例子
Upon cooling the saturated sugar solution, crystals began to precipitate at the bottom of the container.
冷却饱和糖溶液时，晶体开始在容器底部沉淀。
As the temperature dropped, the dissolved minerals in the water started to precipitate, forming deposits on the surface of the pipes.
随着温度下降，水中溶解的矿物质开始沉淀，在管道表面形成沉积物。
02
加速, 促使
to bring about or accelerate the occurrence of something, often resulting in unexpected or unfavorable consequences
Transitive: to precipitate an undesirable outcome
例子
The impulsive decision to cut funding for the social program could precipitate a crisis in vulnerable communities.
削减社会项目资金的冲动决定可能会加速弱势社区的危机。
The sudden resignation of key members from the team may precipitate a breakdown in the project timeline.
团队关键成员的突然辞职可能会加速项目时间表的崩溃。
03
猛投, 用力投掷
to throw or cast something forcefully and with great intensity
Transitive: to precipitate sth to a direction
例子
The rioters decided to precipitate objects at the police, leading to a tense confrontation.
暴乱者决定向警察投掷物品，导致紧张的对峙。
The athlete, overcome by disappointment, could n't control his emotions and precipitated his equipment angrily to the ground.
运动员被失望所压倒，无法控制自己的情绪，愤怒地将装备扔到地上。
04
坠落, 跌落
to descend rapidly and abruptly, often describing a sudden and steep fall
Intransitive
例子
As the hiker lost his footing, he began to precipitate down the steep slope.
当徒步者失去立足点时，他开始迅速坠落下陡坡。
The rock climber, overcome by fatigue, could n't prevent himself from precipitating down the sheer cliff face.
被疲劳征服的攀岩者，无法阻止自己从陡峭的悬崖面急速下降。
05
凝结, 沉淀
to undergo the process of condensation from a gaseous state to form liquid droplets or solid particles, resulting in rainfall or snowfall.
Intransitive
例子
In high-altitude regions, the cold temperatures cause water vapor to precipitate as snowflakes.
在高海拔地区，寒冷的气温使水蒸气以雪花的形式沉淀。
During the winter months, the freezing temperatures cause moisture in the air to precipitate as delicate frost crystals on surfaces.
在冬季，冰冻的温度导致空气中的水分以精致的霜晶形式沉淀在表面上。
Precipitate
01
沉淀物, 沉积物
a solid substance that has been separated from a solution as a result of a chemical or physical process, either remaining suspended in the liquid or collected after settling or filtration
例子
The chemist examined the white precipitate at the bottom of the test tube.
化学家检查了试管底部的白色沉淀物。
Filtering removed the precipitate, leaving a clear solution.
过滤去除了沉淀物，留下了清澈的溶液。
precipitate
01
仓促的, 轻率的
done, made, or occurring suddenly without sufficient thought
例子
His precipitate decision to quit his job shocked everyone at the office.
他仓促决定辞职震惊了办公室里的所有人。
The manager's precipitate actions led to confusion among the team members.
经理仓促的行动导致了团队成员之间的混乱。
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