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引发
yǐn fā
Meaning
- to trigger
- to cause
Definition
引发是指引起、触发某种事件或反应。
to trigger, to cause, to give rise to.
Usage
通常用于描述一个事件或行为导致另一个事件或反应的发生，常用于新闻报道、学术讨论等正式语境。
Often used to describe an event or action that leads to another event or reaction, commonly used in news reports, academic discussions, and formal contexts.
Examples
- 1 他的言论引发了激烈的争论。 (His remarks sparked a heated debate.)
- 2 这场事故引发了人们对交通安全的关注。 (This accident raised people's concern about traffic safety.)
- 3 新的政策引发了经济波动。 (The new policy caused economic fluctuations.)
- 4 他的研究引发了科学界的新讨论。 (His research triggered new discussions in the scientific community.)
- 5 这部电影引发了观众的情感共鸣。 (This movie resonated emotionally with the audience.)
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