triggered
Chinese meaning
引发；触发
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Example
The defeat triggered opposition calls for Meloni to resign ahead of next year's general election.
这次败选，引发了反对派要求梅洛尼在明年大选前辞职的呼声。
Source: BBC · 15 Jul 2026
Background ✎
Roots · etymology
源自荷兰语 trekker「拉动的装置」
- trigger(扳机→触发) + -ed(动词过去式后缀)
Collocations
- trigger a response / trigger calls for / trigger an investigation
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