precipitated

柯林斯词典

动词读作prɪˈsɪpɪˌteɪt。形容词读作prɪˈsɪpɪtɪt。

1. V-T If something precipitates an event or situation, usually a bad one, it causes it to happen suddenly or sooner than normal. 造成…仓促发生[正式]
The killings in Vilnius have precipitated the worst crisis yet. 维尔纽斯的杀戮事件快速引发了迄今为止最严重的危机。
2. ADJ A precipitate action or decision happens or is made more quickly or suddenly than most people think is sensible. 仓促的[正式]
I don't think we should make precipitate decisions. 我认为我们不应该做出仓促的决定。