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引起
yǐn qǐ
Meaning
- to give rise to; to lead to; to cause; to arouse
Definition
导致某个事件或结果的发生；使产生。
To cause or bring about (an event, situation, or reaction).
Usage
通常后面接名词或动词短语，表示原因导致某种结果或反应。
Usually followed by a noun or verb phrase, indicating that a cause leads to a result or reaction.
Examples
- 1 他的言论引起了广泛的争议。 (His remarks caused widespread controversy.)
- 2 这场大火引起了全城的恐慌。 (The fire caused panic throughout the city.)
- 3 这个发现引起了科学界的关注。 (This discovery attracted the attention of the scientific community.)
- 4 他的行为引起了大家的不满。 (His behavior caused dissatisfaction among everyone.)
- 5 这种药物可能会引起副作用。 (This medication may cause side effects.)
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