trigger
noun
verb
ˈtrɪɡə
noun
1
the
part
of
a
gun
that
you
pull
with
your
finger
to
fire
it
〔枪的〕扳机
pull/squeeze
the
trigger
He
took
aim
and
squeezed
the
trigger.
他瞄准目标，扣动了扳机。
2
be the trigger (point) (for sth)
to
be
the
thing
that
quickly
causes
a
serious
problem
成为引发（某事）的因素
The
hijacking
became
a
trigger
point
for
military
action.
这次劫持事件成了引发军事行动的导火线。
verb
3
to
make
something
happen
very
quickly,
especially
a
series
of
events
引发，激发〔尤指一系列事件〕
The
assassination
triggered
off
a
wave
of
rioting.
这次暗杀事件引发了一波骚乱。
Certain
forms
of
mental
illness
can
be
triggered
by
food
allergies.
某些精神疾病会因为食物过敏而被引发。
trigger
a
memory
His
action
triggered
a
massive
response
from
the
government.
他的行动激起了来自政府的极大反响。
4
to
make
something
such
as
a
bomb
or
electrical
system
start
to
operate
使爆炸; 启动，引发
The
burglars
fled
after
triggering
the
alarm
.
入室窃贼触动报警器后就逃跑了。