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单词 tipping point
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tipping pointnoun [ S or U ]

uk/ˈtɪp.ɪŋ ˌpɔɪnt/us/ˈtɪp.ɪŋ ˌpɔɪnt/

the time at which a change or an effect cannot be stopped:

The earth has already passed the tipping point in terms of global warming.

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tipping pointnoun [ S ]

ukus

a time during an activity or process when an important decision has to be made or when a situation changes completely:

a tipping point in sth Many developed countries are getting close to a tipping point in their attitude to the environment.
be at a tipping point Employers could find themselves at a tipping point, where so few employees participate in their health-care plans it threatens their ability to obtain group coverage.
reach/approach/near a tipping point Employee anger over pay violations in the restaurant industry may have reached a tipping point.
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