the domino effect

名詞

UK/ˈdɒm.ɪ.nəʊ ɪˌfekt/
US/ˈdɑː.mə.noʊ ɪˌfekt/

定義 the domino effect 名詞

  1. Singular(單數)

    A situation where an event, typically negative, triggers a series of similar subsequent events.

    骨牌效應

    • An economic downturn can create a domino effect, leading to increased unemployment and social unrest.

      經濟衰退可能引發骨牌效應,導致失業率上升和社會動盪。

    • The collapse of one company can have a domino effect, impacting its suppliers and partners.

      一家公司的倒閉可能會產生骨牌效應,影響其供應商和合作夥伴。

    • Political instability within a nation can have a domino effect, resulting in regional conflicts.

      一個國家的政治不穩定可能產生骨牌效應,導致區域衝突。