英语词汇“precipitate”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

　

单词	precipitate
释义	Trends of precipitate View usage for: precipitate Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense precipitates, present participle precipitating, past tense, past participle precipitatedpronunciation note: The verb is pronounced (prɪsɪpəteɪt). The adjective is pronounced (prɪsɪpɪtət). 1. verb If something precipitates an event or situation, usually a bad one, it causes it to happen suddenly or sooner than normal. [formal] The recent killings have precipitated the worst crisis yet. [VERB noun] A slight mistake could precipitate a disaster. [VERB noun] Synonyms: quicken, trigger, accelerate, further More Synonyms of precipitate 2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] A precipitate action or decision happens or is made more quickly or suddenly than most people think is sensible. [formal] I don't think we should make precipitate decisions. Many of our current problems have been caused by precipitate policy making in thepast. Synonyms: hasty, hurried, frantic, rash More Synonyms of precipitate precipitately adverb [ADVERB with verb] Somebody hired from another country is not likely to resign precipitately. He hurried precipitately away. More Synonyms of precipitate precipitate in British English verb (prɪˈsɪpɪˌteɪt) 1. (transitive) to cause to happen too soon or sooner than expected; bring on 2. to throw or fall from or as from a height 3. to cause (moisture) to condense and fall as snow, rain, etc, or (of moisture, rain, etc) to condense and fall thus 4. chemistry to undergo or cause to undergo a process in which a dissolved substance separates from solution as a fine suspension of solid particles adjective (prɪˈsɪpɪtɪt) 5. rushing ahead 6. done rashly or with undue haste 7. sudden and brief noun (prɪˈsɪpɪtɪt) 8. chemistry a precipitated solid in its suspended form or after settling or filtering Derived forms precipitable (preˈcipitable) adjective precipitability (preˌcipitaˈbility) noun precipitately (preˈcipitately) adverb precipitateness (preˈcipitateness) noun precipitative (preˈcipitative) adjective precipitator (preˈcipiˌtator) noun Word origin C16: from Latin praecipitāre to throw down headlong, from praeceps headlong, steep, from prae before, in front + caput head precipitate in American English (priˈsɪpəˌteɪt; prɪˈsɪpəˌteɪt; for adj. & ; n., priˈsɪpətɪt; prɪˈsɪpətɪt; priˈsɪp əˌteɪt; prɪˈsɪpəˌteɪt) verb transitiveWord forms: preˈcipiˌtated or preˈcipiˌtating 1. to throw headlong; hurl downward 2. to cause to happen before expected, warranted, needed, or desired; bring on; hasten to precipitate a crisis 3. Chemistry a. to cause (a slightly soluble substance) to become insoluble, as by heat or by a chemical reagent, and separate out from a solution b. to cause the separation of a suspended liquid or solid from a gas 4. Meteorology to condense (water vapor) and cause to fall to the ground as rain, snow, sleet, etc. verb intransitive 5. Chemistry to be precipitated 6. Meteorology to condense and fall to the ground as rain, snow, sleet, etc. adjective 7. falling steeply, rushing headlong, flowing swiftly, etc. 8. acting, happening, or done very hastily or rashly; impetuous; headstrong 9. very sudden, unexpected, or abrupt noun 10. a substance that is precipitated out from a solution or gas SIMILAR WORDS: ˈsudden Derived forms precipitately (preˈcipitately) adverb precipitateness (preˈcipitateness) noun precipitative (preˈcipiˌtative) adjective precipitator (preˈcipiˌtator) noun Word origin < L praecipitatus, pp. of praecipitare < praeceps: see precipice precipitate in the Pharmaceutical Industry (prɪsɪpɪtɪt) Word forms: (regular plural) precipitates noun (count) (noncount) (Pharmaceutical: Processes) Precipitate, or a precipitate, is a deposit of solid particles that have separated from a solution. The precipitate separated from the solution on contact with cool air. The substance isn't completely soluble in water, so a precipitate forms. Precipitate is a deposit of solid particles that have separated from a solution. Examples of 'precipitate' in a sentence precipitate He saw no reason now why the somewhat precipitate nature of his recent acts should make any difference. Meek, M R D A WORM OF DOUBT (2001) Reading rapidly, Traveller and I pieced together the story of the European conflict, as reported in London, since our precipitate departure. Baxter, Stephen ANTI-ICE (2001) He thought he had probably been unduly precipitate in his reactions and was glad they had been unwatched except by Billings. Townsend, Eileen IN LOVE AND WAR (2001) For Tusk seems to know before the hippie behind the counter speaks a single word to precipitate his doom, This is it! Joyce Carol Oates FAITHLESS: TALES OF TRANSGRESSION (2001) In other languages precipitate British English: precipitate VERB If something precipitates an event or situation, usually a bad one, it causes it to happen suddenly or sooner than normal. A slight mistake could precipitate a disaster. American English: precipitate Brazilian Portuguese: precipitar Chinese: 造成…仓促发生 European Spanish: precipitar French: précipiter German: auslösen Italian: accelerare Japanese: 招く Korean: 촉발시키다 European Portuguese: precipitar Latin American Spanish: precipitar British English: precipitate ADJECTIVE A precipitate action or decision happens or is made more quickly or suddenly than most people think is sensible. I don't think we should make precipitate decisions. American English: precipitate Brazilian Portuguese: precipitado Chinese: 仓促的 European Spanish: precipitado French: précipité German: überstürzt Italian: precipitoso Japanese: 性急な Korean: 성급한 European Portuguese: precipitado Latin American Spanish: precipitado 1 (verb) in the sense of quicken Definition to cause to happen earlier than expected The disagreements precipitated the break-up of the party. Synonyms quicken He quickened his pace a little. trigger accelerate The government is to accelerate its privatisation programme. further Education needn't only be about furthering your career. press As the music stopped, the crowd pressed forward. advance Too much protein in the diet may advance the ageing process. hurry the President's attempt to hurry the process of independence dispatch speed up bring on hasten He may hasten the collapse of his own country. push forward expedite We will do all we can to expedite the procedure 2 (verb) in the sense of throw Definition to throw from a height Dust was precipitated into the air. Synonyms throw He spent hours throwing a tennis ball against a wall. launch He launched himself into the air. cast She took a pebble and cast it into the water. discharge hurl Groups of rioters hurled stones at police. fling I flung the book on the table and stormed out. let fly send forth 1 (adjective) in the sense of hasty Definition done rashly or hastily I don't think we should make any precipitate decisions. Synonyms hasty Let's not be hasty. hurried They had a hurried breakfast, then left. frantic rash Don't do anything rash until the feelings subside. reckless He is charged with causing death by reckless driving. impulsive The press claim that she is too impulsive to be a responsible prime minister. madcap They flitted from one madcap scheme to another. ill-advised She said his remarks had been ill-advised. precipitous the stock market's precipitous drop impetuous He tended to act in a heated and impetuous way. indiscreet He is notoriously indiscreet about his private life. heedless She scattered the letters about in her heedless haste. harum-scarum 2 (adjective) in the sense of sudden Definition rushing ahead the precipitate collapse of European communism Synonyms sudden It was all very sudden. quick Europe has moved a long way at a quick pace. brief This time their visit is brief. rushing violent plunging rapid the country's rapid economic growth unexpected His death was totally unexpected. swift a swift runner abrupt His abrupt departure is bound to raise questions. without warning headlong a headlong rush for the exit breakneck We drove around the island at breakneck speed. Additional synonyms in the sense of abrupt Definition sudden or unexpected His abrupt departure is bound to raise questions. Synonyms sudden, unexpected, hurried, rapid, surprising, quick, swift, rash, precipitate, hasty, impulsive, headlong, unforeseen, unanticipated in the sense of accelerate Definition to cause to happen sooner than expected The government is to accelerate its privatisation programme. Synonyms expedite, press, forward, promote, spur, further, stimulate, hurry, step up (informal), speed up, facilitate, hasten, precipitate, quicken in the sense of advance Too much protein in the diet may advance the ageing process. Synonyms accelerate, speed, promote, hurry (up), step up (informal), hasten, precipitate, quicken, bring forward, push forward, expedite, send forward, crack on (informal) Nearby words of precipitate precinct precious precipice precipitate precipitous précis precise Synonyms of 'precipitate' precipitate Explore 'precipitate' in the dictionary Additional synonyms in the sense of breakneck Definition (of speed or pace) excessively fast and dangerous We drove around the island at breakneck speed. Synonyms dangerous, rapid, excessive, rash, reckless, precipitate, headlong, express in the sense of brief Definition short in duration This time their visit is brief. Synonyms short, fast, quick, temporary, fleeting, swift, short-lived, little, hasty, momentary, ephemeral, quickie (informal), transitory in the sense of cast Definition to roll or throw (a dice) She took a pebble and cast it into the water. Synonyms throw, project, launch, pitch, shed, shy, toss, thrust, hurl, fling, chuck (informal), sling, lob, impel, drive, drop in the sense of expedite Definition to hasten the progress of We will do all we can to expedite the procedure Synonyms speed (up), forward, promote, advance, press, urge, rush, assist, hurry, accelerate, dispatch, facilitate, hasten, precipitate, quicken, fast-track in the sense of fling Definition to throw with force I flung the book on the table and stormed out. Synonyms throw, toss, hurl, chuck (informal), launch, cast, pitch, send, shy, jerk, propel, sling (informal), precipitate, lob (informal), catapult, heave, let fly in the sense of further Definition to assist the progress of (something) Education needn't only be about furthering your career. Synonyms promote, help, develop, aid, forward, champion, push, encourage, speed, advance, work for, foster, contribute to, assist, plug (informal), facilitate, pave the way for, hasten, fast-track, patronize, expedite, succour, lend support to in the sense of harum-scarum Definition reckless Synonyms reckless, wild, rash, irresponsible, careless, precipitate, erratic, hasty, haphazard, giddy, impetuous, ill-considered, imprudent, scatty (British, informal), harebrained, inconstant, scatterbrained in the sense of hasten Definition to hurry or cause to hurry He may hasten the collapse of his own country. Synonyms hurry (up), speed (up), advance, urge, step up (informal), accelerate, press, dispatch, precipitate, quicken, push forward, expedite in the sense of headlong Definition hasty or reckless a headlong rush for the exit Synonyms hasty, reckless, precipitate, dangerous, impulsive, thoughtless, breakneck, impetuous, inconsiderate in the sense of heedless Definition taking no notice She scattered the letters about in her heedless haste. Synonyms careless, reckless, negligent, rash, precipitate, oblivious, foolhardy, thoughtless, unthinking, imprudent, neglectful, inattentive, incautious, unmindful, unobservant Additional synonyms in the sense of hurl Definition to throw (something) with great force Groups of rioters hurled stones at police. Synonyms throw, fling, chuck (informal), send, fire, project, launch, cast, pitch, shy, toss, propel, sling (informal), heave, let fly (with) in the sense of hurried Definition done quickly or too quickly They had a hurried breakfast, then left. Synonyms hasty, quick, brief, rushed, short, swift, speedy, precipitate, quickie (informal), breakneck in the sense of hurry Definition to speed up the completion or progress of the President's attempt to hurry the process of independence Synonyms speed (up), accelerate, hasten, quicken, hustle, urge, push on, goad, expedite in the sense of ill-advised Definition (of a person) acting without reasonable care or thought She said his remarks had been ill-advised. Synonyms misguided, inappropriate, foolish, rash, reckless, unwise, short-sighted, unseemly, foolhardy, thoughtless, indiscreet, ill-judged, ill-considered, imprudent, wrong-headed, injudicious, incautious, impolitic, overhasty in the sense of impetuous Definition done rashly or hastily He tended to act in a heated and impetuous way. Synonyms rash, hasty, impulsive, violent, furious, fierce, eager, passionate, spontaneous, precipitate, ardent, impassioned, headlong, unplanned, unbridled, vehement, unrestrained, spur-of-the-moment, unthinking, unpremeditated, unreflecting in the sense of impulsive Definition done without thinking first The press claim that she is too impulsive to be a responsible prime minister. Synonyms instinctive, emotional, unpredictable, quick, passionate, rash, spontaneous, precipitate, intuitive, hasty, headlong, impetuous, devil-may-care, unconsidered, unpremeditated in the sense of indiscreet Definition incautious or tactless in revealing secrets He is notoriously indiscreet about his private life. Synonyms tactless, foolish, rash, reckless, unwise, hasty, ill-advised, unthinking, ill-judged, ill-considered, imprudent, heedless, injudicious, incautious, undiplomatic, impolitic in the sense of launch He launched himself into the air. Synonyms throw, fling, hurtle in the sense of madcap Definition impulsive, reckless, or unlikely to succeed They flitted from one madcap scheme to another. Synonyms reckless, rash, impulsive, ill-advised, wild, crazy (informal), foolhardy, thoughtless, crackpot (informal), hot-headed, imprudent, heedless, hare-brained in the sense of precipitous Definition rapid and unplanned the stock market's precipitous drop Synonyms hasty, sudden, hurried, precipitate, abrupt, harum-scarum Additional synonyms in the sense of press Definition to crowd As the music stopped, the crowd pressed forward. Synonyms crowd, push, gather, rush, surge, mill, hurry, cluster, flock, herd, swarm, hasten, seethe, throng in the sense of quick Definition characterized by rapidity of movement or action Europe has moved a long way at a quick pace. Synonyms fast, swift, speedy, express, active, cracking (British, informal), smart, rapid, fleet, brisk, hasty, headlong, nippy (informal), pdq (slang) in the sense of rapid Definition (of an action) taking or lasting a short time the country's rapid economic growth Synonyms sudden, prompt, speedy, precipitate, express, immediate, fleet, swift, quickie (informal), expeditious in the sense of rash Definition acting or done without proper thought or consideration Don't do anything rash until the feelings subside. Synonyms reckless, hasty, impulsive, imprudent, premature, adventurous, careless, precipitate, brash, audacious, headlong, madcap, ill-advised, foolhardy, unwary, thoughtless, unguarded, headstrong, impetuous, indiscreet, unthinking, helter-skelter, ill-considered, hot-headed, heedless, injudicious, incautious, venturesome, harebrained, harum-scarum in the sense of reckless Definition having no regard for danger or consequences He is charged with causing death by reckless driving. Synonyms careless, wild, rash, irresponsible, precipitate, hasty, mindless, negligent, headlong, madcap, ill-advised, regardless, foolhardy, daredevil, thoughtless, indiscreet, imprudent, heedless, devil-may-care, inattentive, incautious, harebrained, harum-scarum, overventuresome in the sense of swift Definition moving or able to move quickly a swift runner Synonyms fast, quick, rapid, flying, express, winged, sudden, fleet, hurried, speedy, spanking, nimble, quickie (informal), nippy (British, informal), fleet-footed in the sense of unexpected Definition surprising or unforeseen His death was totally unexpected. Synonyms unforeseen, surprising, unanticipated, chance, sudden, astonishing, startling, unpredictable, accidental, abrupt, out of the blue, unannounced, fortuitous, unheralded, unlooked-for, not bargained for
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