to trigger; to touch off; to spark inspiration
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to trigger; to touch off; to spark (inspiration, a reaction, etc.)
formalOften used in the context of sudden inspiration (like an idea "sparking") or causing a mechanical, electronic, or emotional reaction. It implies a cause-and-effect relationship where a slight stimulus leads to a significant outcome.
Zhè这
shǒu首
shī诗
chù触
fā发
le了
tā他
duì对
gù故
xiāng乡
de的
shēn深
shēn深
sī思
niàn念
。
This poem triggered his deep longing for his hometown.
Tā他
de的
yǎn演
jiǎng讲
chù触
fā发
le了
quán全
chǎng场
guān观
zhòng众
de的
rè热
liè烈
tǎo讨
lùn论
。
His speech sparked a heated discussion among the entire audience.
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Yǒu有
shí时
，
yī一
gè个
ǒu偶
rán然
de的
guān观
chá察
jiù就
néng能
chù触
fā发
yī一
gè个
wěi伟
dà大
de的
kē科
xué学
fā发
xiàn现
。
Sometimes, a casual observation can trigger a great scientific discovery.
Zhè这
gè个
chuán传
gǎn感
qì器
shòu受
dào到
yā压
lì力
jiù就
huì会
chù触
fā发
jǐng警
bào报
。
This sensor triggers an alarm when pressure is applied.
Bù不
jiǎ假
sī思
suǒ索
，
chù触
fā发
jí即
fā发
。
Without thinking, inspiration sparks and flows instantly.