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precipitate

/prɪˈsɪpɪˌteɪt/

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1 · verb

to cause something to happen suddenly or earlier than expected

促使突然发生；加速

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A careless remark could precipitate a dispute between the two groups.
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一句不慎的话可能引发两方争执。
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