英语词汇“triggering”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

trigger

2 of 2

verb

triggered; triggering ˈtri-g(ə-)riŋ How to pronounce trigger (audio)

transitive verb

: to release or activate by means of a trigger

especially : to fire by pulling a mechanical trigger

trigger a rifle

: to cause the explosion of

trigger a missile with a proximity fuse

: to initiate, actuate, or set off by a trigger

an indiscreet remark that triggered a fight

a stimulus that triggered a reflex

: to cause an intense and usually negative emotional reaction in (someone)

Water had a way of triggering my brother and making ordinary, everyday weather take a frightening turn for the worse.

Ingrid Law

intransitive verb

: to release a mechanical trigger

Synonyms

Verb

activate
actuate
crank (up)
drive
move
run
set off
spark
start
touch off
turn on

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Example Sentences

Verb Smoke triggered the fire alarm. The timer was set to trigger the bomb in exactly one hour. His remarks triggered a public outcry. Certain foods trigger his headaches. The power outage was triggered by heavy rains.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Once that occurred, the 2019 trigger law called for the immediate end of almost all abortions.

Bruce Schreiner, ajc, 14 Sep. 2022 The O’Rourke campaign’s first two TV ads, released in late August, condemn the trigger law in manifestly Texan terms.

Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2022 In Texas, a trigger law banning abortions with few exceptions took effect Thursday.

Jacquelyne Germain, CNN, 27 Aug. 2022 One of the bills strengthened a 2006 trigger law on the books.

ABC News, 26 Aug. 2022 Under both the new trigger law and the previous heartbeat law, doctors who violate the law risk felony convictions and up to 15 years in prison.

Kimberlee Kruesi, Anchorage Daily News, 26 Aug. 2022 Demand for services from funds that will help pay for out-of-state abortions was already way up, the Texas Tribune reports, after the six-week ban initially went into effect last year, and the trigger law may likely have a similar effect.

Michael Murney, Chron, 26 Aug. 2022 North Dakota’s trigger law is scheduled to take effect Friday.

Kimberlee Kruesi, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Aug. 2022 Meanwhile, North Dakota's trigger law is scheduled to take effect Friday.

CBS News, 25 Aug. 2022

Verb

Public requests for the document could trigger declassification starting in 2029.

Sarah D. Wire, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2022 Second, the requirement could trigger a wave of lawsuits.

Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022 That could trigger a plunge in the ruble and a spike in inflation.

Fortune, 6 Sep. 2022 And, crucially, this awareness could trigger more research.

Julia Métraux, Allure, 26 Aug. 2022 While some rain let up on Thursday, days of downpours have left grounds highly saturated, so any additional water could still trigger disastrous floods.

Steve Strouss, NBC News, 25 Aug. 2022 The solar winds alone could trigger a minor geomagnetic storm on Wednesday, but those conditions are expected to escalate to strong conditions, known as G3, once the solar bursts make their appearance.

Li Cohen, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2022 Any violation of those rules could trigger a harsh 10% recapture penalty that applies not only to the distribution in question, but also retroactively to all distributions previously taken under the payments plan.

Leonard Sloane, WSJ, 5 Aug. 2022 And that could trigger a 1986 law that would force the state to give some of that surplus to taxpayers -- maybe as much as $2.5 billion.

Teresa M. Hanafin, BostonGlobe.com, 28 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

alteration of earlier tricker, from Dutch trekker, from Middle Dutch trecker one that pulls, from trecken to pull — more at trek

First Known Use

Noun

1621, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1916, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

单词	triggering
释义	trigger 1 of 2 noun trig·ger ˈtri-gər 1 a : a piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it especially : the part of the action moved by the finger to fire a gun b : a similar movable part by which a mechanism is actuated trigger of a spray gun 2 : something that acts like a mechanical trigger in initiating a process or reaction trigger 2 of 2 verb triggered; triggering ˈtri-g(ə-)riŋ transitive verb 1 a : to release or activate by means of a trigger especially : to fire by pulling a mechanical trigger trigger a rifle b : to cause the explosion of trigger a missile with a proximity fuse 2 : to initiate, actuate, or set off by a trigger an indiscreet remark that triggered a fight a stimulus that triggered a reflex 3 : to cause an intense and usually negative emotional reaction in (someone) Water had a way of triggering my brother and making ordinary, everyday weather take a frightening turn for the worse. Ingrid Law intransitive verb : to release a mechanical trigger Synonyms Verb activate actuate crank (up) drive move run set off spark start touch off turn on See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb Smoke triggered the fire alarm. The timer was set to trigger the bomb in exactly one hour. His remarks triggered a public outcry. Certain foods trigger his headaches. The power outage was triggered by heavy rains. Recent Examples on the Web Noun Once that occurred, the 2019 trigger law called for the immediate end of almost all abortions. Bruce Schreiner, ajc, 14 Sep. 2022 The O’Rourke campaign’s first two TV ads, released in late August, condemn the trigger law in manifestly Texan terms. Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2022 In Texas, a trigger law banning abortions with few exceptions took effect Thursday. Jacquelyne Germain, CNN, 27 Aug. 2022 One of the bills strengthened a 2006 trigger law on the books. ABC News, 26 Aug. 2022 Under both the new trigger law and the previous heartbeat law, doctors who violate the law risk felony convictions and up to 15 years in prison. Kimberlee Kruesi, Anchorage Daily News, 26 Aug. 2022 Demand for services from funds that will help pay for out-of-state abortions was already way up, the Texas Tribune reports, after the six-week ban initially went into effect last year, and the trigger law may likely have a similar effect. Michael Murney, Chron, 26 Aug. 2022 North Dakota’s trigger law is scheduled to take effect Friday. Kimberlee Kruesi, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Aug. 2022 Meanwhile, North Dakota's trigger law is scheduled to take effect Friday. CBS News, 25 Aug. 2022 Verb Public requests for the document could trigger declassification starting in 2029. Sarah D. Wire, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2022 Second, the requirement could trigger a wave of lawsuits. Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022 That could trigger a plunge in the ruble and a spike in inflation. Fortune, 6 Sep. 2022 And, crucially, this awareness could trigger more research. Julia Métraux, Allure, 26 Aug. 2022 While some rain let up on Thursday, days of downpours have left grounds highly saturated, so any additional water could still trigger disastrous floods. Steve Strouss, NBC News, 25 Aug. 2022 The solar winds alone could trigger a minor geomagnetic storm on Wednesday, but those conditions are expected to escalate to strong conditions, known as G3, once the solar bursts make their appearance. Li Cohen, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2022 Any violation of those rules could trigger a harsh 10% recapture penalty that applies not only to the distribution in question, but also retroactively to all distributions previously taken under the payments plan. Leonard Sloane, WSJ, 5 Aug. 2022 And that could trigger a 1986 law that would force the state to give some of that surplus to taxpayers -- maybe as much as $2.5 billion. Teresa M. Hanafin, BostonGlobe.com, 28 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun alteration of earlier tricker, from Dutch trekker, from Middle Dutch trecker one that pulls, from trecken to pull — more at trek First Known Use Noun 1621, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 1916, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Phrases Containing trigger quick on the trigger trigger point trigger-happy hair trigger trigger law pull the trigger quick on the trigger trigger point trigger-happy hair trigger trigger law pull the trigger Kids Definition trigger noun trig·ger ˈtri-gər : the part of the lock of a gun that is pressed to release the hammer so that it will fire triggering 1 of 2 adjective as in provoking Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance provoking inciting inducing instigating explosive inflammatory incendiary stimulating activating motivating charged provocative exciting inspiring taunting piquing motivational energizing instigative teasing galvanizing upsetting inspirational quickening aggravating fiery jeering angering edgy vitalizing motivative maddening annoying enraging irritating vexing pesky exasperating irksome bothersome vexatious galling Antonyms & Near Antonyms noninflammatory subduing triggering 2 of 2 verb present participle of trigger as in activating to cause to function mold triggers my allergies Synonyms & Similar Words activating sparking driving generating moving fueling powering provoking igniting starting actuating fuelling firing pushing charging running setting off touching off turning on electrifying launching stimulating switching energizing inciting releasing instigating reactivating accelerating tripping cranking (up) discharging catalyzing arousing recharging turning over exciting kick-starting quickening kicking over jump-starting vitalizing stirring up stepping up speeding (up) Antonyms & Near Antonyms killing cutting deactivating stopping halting checking turning off sticking arresting stalling suppressing braking jamming slowing shutting off repressing decelerating cutting out stunting cutting off drawing up See More
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trigger

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