triggering
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/ˈtrɪɡərɪŋ/
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/ˈtrɪɡərɪŋ/
making someone feel very upset or anxious by reminding them of a bad experience
The loud noise was triggering for her because it reminded her of a past accident.
这个响亮的噪音让她感到触动,因为它让她想起了过去的一次事故。
causing something to start or to become active
The smoke alarm is triggered by smoke, causing it to sound an alarm.
烟雾报警器因烟雾而被触发,导致其发出警报。
the act of causing something to start or to become active
The triggering of the alarm was immediate upon detecting smoke.
一旦检测到烟雾,警报的触发立即发生。