stampede
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/stæmˈpiːd/
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/stæmˈpiːd/
A sudden, uncontrolled movement of a group of people or animals, usually caused by fear or panic.
The crowd caused a stampede when they saw the smoke.
当他们看到烟雾时,人群引起了踩踏事件。
A situation where many people are trying to do the same thing at once, often because of a perceived urgency or opportunity.
The announcement of the sale caused a stampede to the store.
销售公告引起了人们涌向商店。
To cause a group of people or animals to run uncontrollably, often due to fear or panic.
The loud noise stampeded the horses.
巨大的噪音使马受惊。
To rush someone into making a decision without giving them time to think.
Don't let the pressure stampede you into a bad decision.
不要因为压力而做出错误的决定。