trigger off(v.+adv.)
引起 start (an explosion)
▲trigger sth⇔off
The rumour triggered off confusion.那谣言引起了骚乱。
Careless political action can trigger off a war.轻率的政治行动可以导致战争的爆发。
His stupid remarks triggered off a fight.他那些愚蠢的话引起了一场争斗。
An indiscreet remark triggered off a long and costly strike.一次轻率的讲话导致长时间、代价高昂的罢工。
What triggered off the rebellion?是什么引发了这次反叛?
◇ 用于be ~ed结构
The explosion in the mine was triggered off by a careless miner who lit a match.矿井里的爆炸是由一个粗心的矿工划火柴引起的。
句型例句
用作不及物动词
▲S+~(+A)
Price increases trigger for wage increases.物价上涨导致了要求增加工资。
用作及物动词
▲S+~+n./pron.
Large price increases could trigger demands for even larger wage increases.物价大幅度上涨会引起更大幅度增加工资的要求。
The successful hijacking triggered a spate of terrorist activities.这次劫机得逞引发了许多恐怖活动。