B2 verb 중립

trigger

/ˈtrɪɡ.ər/

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.

예시

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1

The loud noise triggered the car alarm in the middle of the night.

The loud noise activated the car's security system during the night.

2

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.

3

Seeing that old photo really triggered some happy memories for me.

Looking at that old picture brought back many joyful thoughts from the past.

어휘 가족

명사
trigger
Verb
trigger
형용사
triggered
관련
triggering
💡

암기 팁

Think of the trigger on a spray bottle or a camera; one small pull causes an immediate and specific action.

빠른 퀴즈

The smoke detector was _______ by the burnt toast in the kitchen.

정답!

정답은: triggered

예시

1

The loud noise triggered the car alarm in the middle of the night.

everyday

The loud noise activated the car's security system during the night.

2

The sudden drop in stock prices triggered a series of emergency meetings among investors.

formal

The rapid decrease in market value caused investors to hold urgent meetings.

3

Seeing that old photo really triggered some happy memories for me.

informal

Looking at that old picture brought back many joyful thoughts from the past.

4

Increased carbon emissions may trigger irreversible changes in the global climate system.

academic

Higher levels of carbon could cause permanent shifts in the world's weather patterns.

5

The new marketing campaign triggered a significant increase in website traffic.

business

The latest advertisement drive resulted in a major rise in visitors to the site.

어휘 가족

명사
trigger
Verb
trigger
형용사
triggered
관련
triggering

자주 쓰는 조합

trigger an alarm to set off a warning device
trigger a reaction to cause a response to happen
trigger a memory to make someone remember something
trigger a crisis to cause a difficult situation to begin
trigger a response to elicit a specific answer or action

자주 쓰는 구문

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

자주 혼동되는 단어

trigger vs cause

'Cause' is a general term for making something happen, while 'trigger' implies a sudden start or a specific initiating spark.

trigger vs target

'Target' refers to an objective or goal, whereas 'trigger' refers to the action of starting a process.

📝

사용 참고사항

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.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often use 'trigger' for gradual processes, but it is best reserved for sudden or mechanical starts.

💡

암기 팁

Think of the trigger on a spray bottle or a camera; one small pull causes an immediate and specific action.

📖

어원

Derived from the Middle Dutch word 'treker', which comes from 'trekken', meaning 'to pull'.

문법 패턴

transitive verb (requires an object) regular verb: trigger, triggered, triggering can be used in the passive voice (e.g., 'the alarm was triggered')
🌍

문화적 맥락

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.

빠른 퀴즈

The smoke detector was _______ by the burnt toast in the kitchen.

정답!

정답은: triggered

관련 단어

bolster

C1

To support, strengthen, or provide additional evidence for something, making it more effective or resilient. In an academic or professional context, it often refers to reinforcing an argument, a theory, or a financial position.

bonanza

C1

A situation which creates very sudden wealth, luck, or fortune, often on a large scale. It is frequently used to describe a source of great profit or a sudden windfall in business or natural resources.

botch

C1

A botch refers to a piece of work that has been performed poorly, clumsily, or carelessly, resulting in a failed or messy outcome. It often describes a task that was attempted without the necessary skill or attention to detail, leading to a ruined result.

bout

C1

A brief period of intense activity, or a specific occurrence of something, such as an illness or a strong emotion. It is frequently used to describe a temporary struggle or a competitive match in sports like boxing.

brazen

C1

Brazen describes behavior that is bold, shameless, and often shocking because it ignores traditional rules of conduct or morality. It is frequently used when someone does something wrong but makes no effort to hide their actions.

brilliant

C1

Exceptionally clever, talented, or impressive in intellectual or creative pursuits. It can also describe something that shines with extreme brightness or intense color, often signifying superior quality or clarity.

bristle

C1

A short, stiff hair, typically one of those on an animal's skin, a man's face, or a brush. In a scientific or academic context, it refers to any stiff, hair-like structure on an organism.

brochure

C1

A small booklet or pamphlet containing pictures and information about a product, service, or location. It is typically used for advertising or to provide detailed information to a specific audience in a compact format.

browse

C1

In an informational context, a browse is an exploratory, non-linear act of surveying data or items without a specific target. In ecology, it refers to the edible parts of woody plants, such as twigs and shoots, which serve as a primary food source for herbivores.

bulge

C1

To swell or protrude outward beyond the normal surface, typically due to internal pressure or being overfilled. In a broader sense, it can describe a sudden, temporary increase in volume, quantity, or statistical data within a specific segment.

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