Trigger
01
扳机, 触发器
a lever or mechanism that initiates the firing of a gun or firearm
例子
He pulled the trigger and the gun fired.
他扣动了扳机，枪就开火了。
Always keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.
在准备好射击之前，始终将手指远离扳机。
02
触发器, 导火索
an act that prompts a chain of events
例子
His speech became the trigger for heated debates.
他的演讲成为了激烈辩论的导火索。
The sudden power outage was the trigger for system failures.
突然停电是系统故障的触发因素。
03
扳机, 触发器
a device or mechanism that activates or releases a process, system, or action
例子
The alarm has a trigger that senses smoke.
警报器有一个触发器可以感应烟雾。
The software update was set off by a trigger.
软件更新是由触发器触发的。
to trigger
01
触发, 启动
to initiate or cause movement in a device
Transitive: to trigger sth
Ditransitive: to trigger sth to do sth
例子
Pressing the button will trigger the automatic sliding doors to open.
按下按钮将触发自动滑动门打开。
Pulling the lever will trigger the release of the emergency brake on the train.
拉动杠杆将触发列车紧急制动器的释放。
02
触发, 启动
to release or activate a mechanism, often associated with firearms
Transitive: to trigger a mechanism
例子
The sniper carefully aimed before deciding to trigger the shot, hitting the target with precision.
狙击手仔细瞄准后决定扣动扳机，精确地击中了目标。
Before firing the cannon, the artillery officer had to trigger the ignition system to launch the projectile.
在发射大炮之前，炮兵军官必须触发点火系统以发射炮弹。
03
触发, 引起
to cause something to happen
Transitive: to trigger sth
例子
The economic downturn triggered a series of layoffs within the company.
经济衰退引发了公司内部的一系列裁员。
The unexpected news about the merger triggered a surge in stock prices.
关于合并的意外消息触发了股价的飙升。
04
触发, 引发
to cause a strong and unwanted reaction in someone
Transitive: to trigger a reaction or emotion
例子
The mention of the traumatic event was enough to trigger anxiety attacks in the survivor.
提及创伤事件足以触发幸存者的焦虑发作。
Loud noises can trigger a fear response in individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder.
巨大的噪音可能会触发创伤后应激障碍患者的恐惧反应。
