to precipitate
第三人称
precipitates
现在进行时
precipitating
过去式
precipitated
过去完成时
precipitated
1
沉淀
(chemistry) to become separated from the solvent in a solid form
- Upon cooling the saturated sugar solution, crystals began to precipitate at the bottom of the container.
冷却饱和糖溶液时，晶体开始在容器底部沉淀。
- As the temperature dropped, the dissolved minerals in the water started to precipitate, forming deposits on the surface of the pipes.
随着温度下降，水中溶解的矿物质开始沉淀，在管道表面形成沉积物。
- The experiment involved mixing two solutions to observe whether a solid would precipitate out of the reaction.
实验涉及混合两种溶液以观察是否会有固体从反应中沉淀出来。
- The cooling process in the volcanic vent allowed minerals to precipitate, creating stunning stalactites and stalagmites.
火山喷口处的冷却过程使矿物质能够沉淀，形成了令人惊叹的钟乳石和石笋。
2
加速, 促使
to bring about or accelerate the occurrence of something, often resulting in unexpected or unfavorable consequences
及物动词
- The impulsive decision to cut funding for the social program could precipitate a crisis in vulnerable communities.
削减社会项目资金的冲动决定可能会加速弱势社区的危机。
- The sudden resignation of key members from the team may precipitate a breakdown in the project timeline.
团队关键成员的突然辞职可能会加速项目时间表的崩溃。
- His remarks during the press conference have the potential to precipitate a diplomatic incident.
他在新闻发布会上的言论有可能加速外交事件的发生。
- The company's hasty expansion plans may precipitate financial difficulties.
公司仓促的扩张计划可能会加速财务困难。
3
猛投, 用力投掷
to throw or cast something forcefully and with great intensity
及物动词
- The rioters decided to precipitate objects at the police, leading to a tense confrontation.
暴乱者决定向警察投掷物品，导致紧张的对峙。
- The athlete, overcome by disappointment, couldn't control his emotions and precipitated his equipment angrily to the ground.
运动员被失望所压倒，无法控制自己的情绪，愤怒地将装备扔到地上。
- The children, caught up in a heated argument, began to precipitate snowballs at each other in a playful yet forceful manner.
孩子们陷入激烈的争论中，开始以嬉戏但有力的方式向对方投掷雪球。
- During the protest, some demonstrators chose to precipitate rocks and bottles toward the government building.
在抗议期间，一些示威者选择向政府大楼投掷石块和瓶子。
4
坠落, 跌落
to descend rapidly and abruptly, often describing a sudden and steep fall
- As the hiker lost his footing, he began to precipitate down the steep slope.
当徒步者失去立足点时，他开始迅速坠落下陡坡。
- The rock climber, overcome by fatigue, couldn't prevent himself from precipitating down the sheer cliff face.
被疲劳征服的攀岩者，无法阻止自己从陡峭的悬崖面急速下降。
- The eagle circled high above before precipitating with incredible speed to catch its prey.
鹰在高空盘旋，然后以惊人的速度俯冲下来捕捉猎物。
- The acrobat's daring performance involved precipitating from the trapeze and executing a series of flips before a graceful landing.
杂技演员的大胆表演包括从秋千上急速下降，并在优雅着陆前执行一系列翻转。
5
凝结, 沉淀
to undergo the process of condensation from a gaseous state to form liquid droplets or solid particles, resulting in rainfall or snowfall.
- In high-altitude regions, the cold temperatures cause water vapor to precipitate as snowflakes.
在高海拔地区，寒冷的气温使水蒸气以雪花的形式沉淀。
- During the winter months, the freezing temperatures cause moisture in the air to precipitate as delicate frost crystals on surfaces.
在冬季，冰冻的温度导致空气中的水分以精致的霜晶形式沉淀在表面上。
- As the clouds gathered and darkened, it was evident that they would soon precipitate.
随着云层聚集并变暗，很明显它们很快就会降水。
- The cooling of the air in the evening led to the formation of dew as water vapor precipitated onto grass blades and leaves.
傍晚空气的冷却导致露水的形成，因为水蒸气凝结在草叶和树叶上。
- In a tropical climate, warm oceanic air can precipitate as heavy rainfall.
在热带气候中，温暖的海洋空气可以沉淀为大雨。