Catalyst
01
催化剂, 活化剂
(chemistry) a substance that causes a chemical reaction to happen at a faster rate without undergoing any chemical change itself
例子
Enzymes are naturally occurring biological catalysts that allow complex metabolic reactions to proceed efficiently in living cells.
酶是天然存在的生物催化剂，可使复杂的代谢反应在活细胞中高效进行。
Platinum nanoparticles acted as an effective catalyst for the reaction, significantly lowering the activation energy needed.
铂纳米颗粒作为反应的催化剂，显著降低了所需的活化能。
02
催化剂, 触发因素
a person, thing, or event that provokes or accelerates change or activity by introducing new perspectives or actions
例子
The new policy acted as a catalyst for reform within the organization.
新政策作为组织内部改革的催化剂。
The unexpected merger served as a catalyst for industry-wide changes.
意外的合并成为整个行业变革的催化剂。
