单词 | trigger |
释义 | Word Frequency trigger(ˈtrɪɡə) noun 1. a small projecting lever that activates the firing mechanism of a firearm 2. machinery a device that releases a spring-loaded mechanism or a similar arrangement 3. any event that sets a course of action in motion verb (transitive) 4. (usually foll by off) to give rise (to); set off 5. to fire or set in motion by or as by pulling a trigger 6. to cause (a person) to relive a traumatic experience Derived forms triggered (ˈtriggered) adjective triggerless (ˈtriggerless) adjective Word origin C17 tricker, from Dutch trekker, from trekken to pull; see trek |
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