trigger
To cause a device, process, or series of events to happen suddenly or start functioning. It is often used to describe the spark that initiates a significant reaction, whether mechanical, emotional, or situational.
مثالها
3 از 5The loud noise triggered the car alarm in the middle of the night.
The loud noise activated the car's security system during the night.
The sudden drop in stock prices triggered a series of emergency meetings among investors.
The rapid decrease in market value caused investors to hold urgent meetings.
Seeing that old photo really triggered some happy memories for me.
Looking at that old picture brought back many joyful thoughts from the past.
خانواده کلمه
راهنمای حفظ
Think of the trigger on a spray bottle or a camera; one small pull causes an immediate and specific action.
آزمون سریع
The smoke detector was _______ by the burnt toast in the kitchen.
درسته!
پاسخ صحیح این است: triggered
مثالها
The loud noise triggered the car alarm in the middle of the night.
everydayThe loud noise activated the car's security system during the night.
The sudden drop in stock prices triggered a series of emergency meetings among investors.
formalThe rapid decrease in market value caused investors to hold urgent meetings.
Seeing that old photo really triggered some happy memories for me.
informalLooking at that old picture brought back many joyful thoughts from the past.
Increased carbon emissions may trigger irreversible changes in the global climate system.
academicHigher levels of carbon could cause permanent shifts in the world's weather patterns.
The new marketing campaign triggered a significant increase in website traffic.
businessThe latest advertisement drive resulted in a major rise in visitors to the site.
خانواده کلمه
ترکیبهای رایج
عبارات رایج
trigger-happy
reacting too quickly with a weapon or a decision
pull the trigger
to make a final decision or commit to an action
trigger warning
a statement warning that content may be distressing
اغلب اشتباه گرفته میشود با
'Cause' is a general term for making something happen, while 'trigger' implies a sudden start or a specific initiating spark.
'Target' refers to an objective or goal, whereas 'trigger' refers to the action of starting a process.
نکات کاربردی
Use 'trigger' when you want to emphasize that one small event or action caused a much larger or more complex series of events to follow.
اشتباهات رایج
Learners often use 'trigger' for gradual processes, but it is best reserved for sudden or mechanical starts.
راهنمای حفظ
Think of the trigger on a spray bottle or a camera; one small pull causes an immediate and specific action.
ریشه کلمه
Derived from the Middle Dutch word 'treker', which comes from 'trekken', meaning 'to pull'.
الگوهای دستوری
بافت فرهنگی
In modern digital culture, 'trigger' is frequently used in the context of mental health and social media to describe content that might cause emotional distress.
آزمون سریع
The smoke detector was _______ by the burnt toast in the kitchen.
درسته!
پاسخ صحیح این است: triggered
قواعد مرتبط
واژگان مرتبط
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لغات مرتبط
annul
C1To officially declare a legal agreement, decision, or marriage invalid and void, treating it as if it never existed. It is primarily used in legal and formal contexts to revoke the legitimacy of an act or contract.
anomaly
C1An anomaly is something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected. It is frequently used in scientific, technical, or statistical contexts to describe a data point or occurrence that does not fit an established pattern.
antagonist
C1To act in opposition to someone or something, or to provoke hostility and anger through specific actions or behavior. It involves intentionally or unintentionally creating an adversary or causing someone to become unfriendly.
anthology
C1A published collection of poems, short stories, or other pieces of writing, often from different authors. It can also refer to a collection of musical works or films that share a common theme or style.
antipathy
C1A deep-seated feeling of dislike, aversion, or hostility toward someone or something. It often describes an instinctive or long-standing emotional opposition rather than a temporary annoyance.
antithesis
C1The antithesis is a person or thing that is the direct or polar opposite of someone or something else. It also refers to a rhetorical device where two contrasting ideas are placed together in a balanced grammatical structure to achieve a contrasting effect.
amalgamate
C1To combine or unite multiple components, organizations, or ideas into a single, integrated whole. It describes a process where the original parts merge to form a larger, unified entity.
ameliorate
C1To make something bad or unsatisfactory better, more tolerable, or more effective. It is frequently used in formal contexts to describe improving social conditions, medical symptoms, or structural problems.
amenable
C1Amenable describes a person who is willing to accept or be influenced by a suggestion, or a situation/thing that is capable of being acted upon in a particular way. It implies a cooperative attitude or a susceptibility to a specific process, authority, or treatment.
anxious
C1A state of feeling worried, nervous, or uneasy about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome. It can also describe a strong desire or eagerness to do something, often accompanied by a sense of tension.
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