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trigger

/ˈtrɪɡər/
trig · ger ˈtrɪɡ · ər
English Definition
v. to cause something to happen; n. a small device that releases a spring or catch
中文释义
触发；扳机
Significado en Español
gatillo, desencadenar
한국어 뜻
방아쇠, 유발하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cò súng, kích hoạt
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Example Sentence

Stress can trigger a headache.

压力会引发头痛。

Synonyms
cause spark prompt
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “trigger”:

  1. A prevent
  2. B provoke
  3. C halt
  4. D suppress
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B — provoke. “trigger” means v. to cause something to happen; n. a small device that releases a spring or catch

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

A single loud noise can ______ a huge avalanche on the snowy mountain.

  1. A trigger
  2. B prevent
  3. C stop
  4. D calm
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A — trigger. “trigger” means v. to cause something to happen; n. a small device that releases a spring or catch

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Common questions about “trigger”

What does “trigger” mean?

trigger — v. to cause something to happen; n. a small device that releases a spring or catch. In Chinese: 触发；扳机.

How do you pronounce “trigger”?

trigger is pronounced /ˈtrɪɡər/. It breaks into 2 syllables: trig · ger.

How do you use “trigger” in a sentence?

Stress can trigger a headache. (压力会引发头痛。)

What are synonyms for “trigger”?

cause, spark, prompt — all close in meaning to trigger (v. to cause something to happen; n. a small device that releases a spring or catch).

Is “trigger” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. trigger appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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