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to precipitate
01
沉淀, 析出
(chemistry) to become separated from the solvent in a solid form
Intransitive
Example
Upon cooling the saturated sugar solution, crystals began to precipitate at the bottom of the container.
当饱和糖溶液冷却时，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.
随着温度的下降，水中的溶解矿物开始沉淀，形成管道表面的沉积物。
02
促成, 加速
to bring about or accelerate the occurrence of something, often resulting in unexpected or unfavorable consequences
Transitive: to precipitate an undesirable outcome
Example
The impulsive decision to cut funding for the social program could precipitate a crisis in vulnerable communities.
The sudden resignation of key members from the team may precipitate a breakdown in the project timeline.
03
抛掷, 投掷
to throw or cast something forcefully and with great intensity
Transitive: to precipitate sth to a direction
Example
The rioters decided to precipitate objects at the police, leading to a tense confrontation.
The athlete, overcome by disappointment, could n't control his emotions and precipitated his equipment angrily to the ground.
04
急速降落, 陡然下降
to descend rapidly and abruptly, often describing a sudden and steep fall
Intransitive
Example
As the hiker lost his footing, he began to precipitate down the steep slope.
当登山者失去平衡时，他开始急速降落，陡然下降那个陡峭的坡道。
The rock climber, overcome by fatigue, could n't prevent himself from precipitating down the sheer cliff face.
这位攀岩者被疲惫所压倒，无法阻止自己急速降落在陡峭的悬崖面上。
05
沉淀, 凝结
to undergo the process of condensation from a gaseous state to form liquid droplets or solid particles, resulting in rainfall or snowfall.
Intransitive
Example
In high-altitude regions, the cold temperatures cause water vapor to precipitate as snowflakes.
During the winter months, the freezing temperatures cause moisture in the air to precipitate as delicate frost crystals on surfaces.
Precipitate
01
沉淀物, 沉淀
a precipitated solid substance in suspension or after settling or filtering
precipitate
01
仓促的, 草率的
done, made, or occurring suddenly without sufficient thought
Example
His precipitate decision to quit his job shocked everyone at the office.
他草率的决定辞职震惊了办公室的每一个人。
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困惑。
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