precipitate

促成、引发、加速导致正式

The scandal precipitated the resignation of two senior officials.

这起丑闻促成两位高阶官员辞职。

使陷入、使突然落入正式

The collapse of the currency precipitated the country into chaos.

货币崩盘使这个国家陷入混乱。

使沉淀、沉淀化学

Adding the acid precipitates the metal out of the solution.

加入酸可以使金属从溶液中沉淀出来。

降下、落下气象

Moisture in the clouds eventually precipitates as rain or snow.

云中的水气最后会以雨或雪的形式降下。

沉淀物、凝结物化学

A white precipitate formed at the bottom of the test tube.

试管底部形成了白色的沉淀物。

仓促的、轻率的、贸然的正式

Their precipitate decision to sell the house cost them dearly.

他们仓促决定卖掉房子，代价相当高。