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pre.ci.pi.tate obj MAKE HAPPENHprI5sIp7I7teIt, $-teItv [T] fmlto make (something) happen suddenly or sooner than expected促成,(突如其来地)使发生,促使…加快An invasion would certainly precipitate a political crisis.入侵肯定会加剧政治危机。News of possible devaluation of the pound precipitated furious financial trading.英镑可能会贬值的消息促成了疯狂的金融交易。Fear of losing her job precipitated (= suddenly forced) her into action.怕丢掉工作的恐惧促使她采取行动。
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