Trigger
01
扳机, 触发器
a lever or mechanism that initiates the firing of a gun or firearm
例子
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
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 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
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。
03
触发, 引起
to cause something to happen
Transitive: to trigger sth
例子
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。
