trig·ger
verb/ˈtrɪɡə(r)/
/ˈtrɪɡər/
Verb Forms
| present simple I / you / we / they trigger | /ˈtrɪɡə(r)/ /ˈtrɪɡər/ |
| he / she / it triggers | /ˈtrɪɡəz/ /ˈtrɪɡərz/ |
| past simple triggered | /ˈtrɪɡəd/ /ˈtrɪɡərd/ |
| past participle triggered | /ˈtrɪɡəd/ /ˈtrɪɡərd/ |
| -ing form triggering | /ˈtrɪɡərɪŋ/ /ˈtrɪɡərɪŋ/ |
- trigger something (off) to make something happen suddenly
发动；引起；触发 - Nuts can trigger off a violent allergic reaction.
坚果可以引起严重的过敏反应。 - The incident triggered protests across the country.
该事件引发全国各地抗议。
Extra ExamplesTopics Change, cause and effectb2- A wide range of emotionally stressful events may trigger a relapse.
多种令人情绪紧张的事情都可能引起旧病复发。 - Her case triggered a wave of support around the world.
她的案件引发了世界各地的支持浪潮。 - Even the smell of oranges can trigger her migraine.
甚至橙子的气味也会引发她的偏头痛。 - He has a brain disorder that can trigger off convulsive fits.
他患有脑部疾病，会引发抽搐。
- Nuts can trigger off a violent allergic reaction.
- trigger something to cause a device to start functioning
开动；启动 - to trigger an alarm
触发警报器
- to trigger an alarm
- trigger somebody to make somebody feel very upset or anxious by reminding them of a trauma or bad experience
通过提醒某人创伤或糟糕的经历来使他们感到非常沮丧或焦虑 - Sometimes, the slightest things trigger me because they remind me of my mum.
有时，最细微的事情都会触动我，因为它们让我想起了我的妈妈。
- Sometimes, the slightest things trigger me because they remind me of my mum.