trigger

mechanism(机械装置)

1. Countable(可数名词)

   A part of a firearm that, when pressed, causes the gun to discharge.

   （枪支的）扳机

   • It remains unclear who actually squeezed the trigger.

     目前仍不清楚究竟是谁扣下了扳机。

   • He hesitated for a moment, and then he pulled the trigger.

     他犹豫了一下，然后扣下了扳机。

   • The police are investigating who pulled the trigger.

     警方正在调查是谁扣下了扳机。

cause(原因)

1. Countable(可数名词)Usually singular(通常单数)

   An event, situation, or factor that initiates a particular process, reaction, or event.

   （导致某事发生的）触发因素；起因

   • The policy change might act as a trigger for further protests.

     政策变更可能会成为进一步抗议的触发因素。

   • The incident served as a trigger for a nationwide strike.

     这起事件成为了全国性罢工的导火索。

   • The real trigger for her resignation was an argument with the manager.

     她辞职的真正触发因素是与经理的一场争论。

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stimulus(刺激)

1. Countable(可数名词)Usually singular(通常单数)psychology(心理学)specialized(专业)

   A stimulus that provokes a strong emotional response, often related to past trauma or negative experiences.

   （心理学）引发（不愉快回忆或情绪）的事物

   • For many, fireworks can be a trigger for fearful memories of war.

     对许多人来说，烟火可能是引发战争恐惧记忆的触发点。

   • Certain sounds can be a trigger for individuals with PTSD.

     某些声音可能是PTSD患者的触发点。

   • The smell was a trigger for an unpleasant experience from her childhood.

     这个气味是她童年不愉快经历的触发点。

1. C1Transitive(及物动词)

   To initiate or set off a process, event, or reaction.

   引起；引发；触发

   • These reforms are designed to trigger economic growth.

     这些改革旨在引发经济增长。

   • The implementation of the policy triggered a severe political crisis.

     该政策的实施引发了严重的政治危机。

   • The advertisement triggered a heated online discussion about the product.

     这则广告引发了关于该产品的激烈线上讨论。

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