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spark verb
⇨ promptspark noun
⇨ energy 2 prompt verb ➡ See also the entry for ⇨ cause 另见cause条prompt ♦︎ provoke ♦︎ trigger ♦︎ spark ♦︎ set sth offThese words all mean to make sth start happening. 这些词均表示导致、激起。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to trigger / spark / set sth off◆to prompt / provoke / trigger / spark / set off a debate / reaction◆to prompt / provoke / trigger / spark / set off protests◆to prompt / provoke / trigger / spark a / an crisis / attack◆to prompt / provoke / trigger / spark discussions / controversy / demonstrations◆to prompt / provoke / trigger a response◆to prompt / provoke / spark anger / criticism◆to provoke / trigger / spark riots / disturbances◆an event prompts / triggers / sparks / sets off sth■ prompt [transitive] (especially written) to cause sth to start or happen, especially discussion, questioning or criticism of sth 导致，激起（尤指讨论、质疑或批评）◆The news prompted speculation that prices will rise further.这条新闻使人们推测物价将进一步上涨。◆His speech prompted an angry outburst from a man in the crowd.他的讲话令人群中一男子大发雷霆。◆The discovery of the bomb prompted an increase in security.发现这枚炸弹促使当局加强安保工作。ⓘ Things that can be prompted include debate, speculation, allegations, criticism and worry. 可以作prompt的宾语的词有debate、speculation、allegations、criticism和worry。■ provoke /prəˈvəʊk; NAmE prəˈvoʊk/ [transitive] to cause a particular feeling or reaction, especially a negative one, sometimes deliberately （有时是故意地）激起，引起，引发（尤指负面情绪或反应）◆The announcement provoked a storm of protest.这个声明激起了抗议的风潮。◆The article was intended to provoke discussion.本文旨在引发讨论。■ trigger [transitive] to cause sth to start suddenly, especially sth bad 发动，引起，触发（尤指坏事）◆Nuts can trigger off a violent allergic reaction.坚果可以引发严重的过敏反应。◆An influx of refugees has triggered disturbances.难民的涌入引发了骚乱。ⓘ Things that can be triggered include sudden physical illnesses such as a fit, an attack, a reaction or a relapse, and conflict or fighting between people. * trigger的宾语可以是突发的身体不适，如fit、attack、reaction或relapse，以及人与人之间的冲突或争斗。▸ trigger noun [countable] ◆The trigger for the strike was the closure of yet another factory.这场罢工的诱因是又有一家工厂倒闭了。■ spark [transitive] (especially journalism 尤用于新闻) to cause sth, especially a problem or emergency, to start or develop, especially suddenly （尤指突然地）引发，触发（尤指问题或意外）◆The riots were sparked off by the arrest of a local leader.因逮捕了一名当地的领导人而触发暴乱。◆Winds brought down power lines, sparking a fire.大风吹倒了输电电缆，引起了大火。NOTE 辨析 Provoke or spark?In many cases you can use either word. 在许多情况下这两个词可以通用◆to provoke / spark a reaction / discussion / protest / storm引发反应／讨论／抗议／风暴◆to provoke / spark controversy / criticism / anger / outrage引起争议／批评／怒火／愤怒In these cases, spark is slightly more informal than provoke, used especially in newspapers. However, spark is used especially to talk about causing serious events when a situation gets out of control. Provoke is often used when sth is caused deliberately, or the result is easy to predict. 在这些情况下，spark比provoke稍显非正式，尤用于报纸文章。但是，spark尤指引发严重事件使局面无法控制。provoke常指故意激起，或用于结果不难预料时◆The suggestion inevitably provoked outrage from student leaders.这个建议不可避免地激起了学生领袖的愤慨。 Provoke is also used to talk about causing feelings as well as reactions. * provoke不仅指引起某种反应，还指引发某种情绪◆to provoke hostility / jealousy / resentment引起敌意／妒意／怨恨 Spark is only used to talk about stronger feelings such as anger and outrage that are openly expressed. * spark仅指引发强烈而公开的情绪，如anger和outrage。 ■ ˌset sth ˈoff phrasal verb (setting, set, set)to start a process or series of events 引发，激起（一连串行动或事件）◆Panic on the stock market set off a wave of selling.对股市的恐慌情绪导致人们纷纷抛售股票。 energy2 noun nuclear/solar energy 核能；太阳能She's always full of energy. 她总是充满活力。energy ♦︎ life ♦︎ vigour ♦︎ vitality ♦︎ fire ♦︎ dynamism ♦︎ spark ♦︎ gusto ♦︎ zestThese are all words for the ability or quality of putting effort and enthusiasm into sth. 这些词均表示精力、活力、干劲。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to do sth with energy / vigour / vitality / dynamism / gusto / zest◆great energy / vigour / vitality / gusto / zest◆tremendous energy / vigour / vitality / dynamism / gusto◆new energy / life / vigour / vitality / zest◆sb's old energy / fire / spark◆renewed / youthful energy / vigour / vitality / zest◆to have energy / vigour / vitality / dynamism / spark / zest◆to lack energy / vigour / vitality / dynamism / spark◆to lose energy / vigour / vitality / fire / spark / zest◆to add energy / life / zest (to sth)◆to be full of energy / life / vigour / vitality / fire / dynamism / zest■ energy [uncountable](in a person) the ability to put effort and enthusiasm into sth you do （人的）精力，活力，干劲◆I admire her boundless energy.我佩服她那无穷的干劲。◆It's a waste of time and energy.那是浪费时间和精力。◆Bringing up twins requires a great deal of energy.把双胞胎带大需要很多的精力。 see also strength ⇨ force noun ■ life [uncountable](in a person, place or situation) the quality of being active, lively and exciting （人、地方或场合的）活力，生命力，生气◆We need to inject some new life into this project.我们得给这个项目注入些新的活力。◆The city only comes to life at night.这个城市要到夜晚才充满生机。 see also lively ⇨ lively ■ vigour (BrE) (NAmE vigor) / /ˈvɪgə(r)/ / [uncountable](in a person) energy, force and determination （人的）精力，力量，热情◆He worked with renewed vigour and enthusiasm.他将重燃起来的活力和热情投入到工作中。◆She attacked both political parties with equal vigour.她对两个政党攻击得同样激烈。■ vitality / /vaɪˈtæləti/ / [uncountable](in a person, place or work of art) energy and enthusiasm （人、地方或艺术品的）生命力，活力，热情◆She is bursting with vitality and new ideas.她朝气蓬勃，满脑子新点子。◆The music has a wonderful freshness and vitality.这首乐曲给人以绝妙的新鲜感和活力。◆The project will provide jobs and help to restore economic vitality to the region.这个计划将提供就业机会，促进该地区恢复经济活力。■ fire [uncountable](in a person) very strong emotion, especially anger or enthusiasm that drives you to do sth （人的）激情，愤怒，热情◆The fire seemed to die in him when his wife died.妻子去世后，他的热情似乎熄灭了。◆Something of the old fire had returned to their rivalry.他们的竞争又重新激起了旧恨。■ dynamism / /ˈdaɪnəmɪzəm/ / [uncountable](in a person, project or idea) energy and enthusiasm to make new things happen or to make things succeed （人、项目或想法的）精力，活力，劲头◆The freshness and dynamism of her approach was welcomed by all her students.她的方法新颖活泼，受到学生的一致欢迎。◆The campaign lacked dynamism.这场运动缺乏活力。■ spark [uncountable, singular](in a person) a special quality of energy, intelligence or enthusiasm that makes sb very imaginative or amusing （人的）生气，才华，热情◆As a writer he seemed to lack creative spark.作为作家，他似乎缺少创作激情。◆She had a certain spark－that something extra that made her a star.她有才华和热情，这些别人不具备的特质使她成了明星。■ gusto /ˈgʌstəʊ; NAmE ˈgʌstoʊ/ [uncountable](in a person) enthusiasm and energy in doing sth, especially sth you enjoy （人的）热情，兴致，精力◆They sang with gusto.他们兴致勃勃地唱歌。◆She attacked the huge slice of chocolate cake with great gusto.她兴奋难抑，迫不及待地扑向那一大块巧克力蛋糕大吃起来。■ zest [uncountable, singular](in a person) enjoyment and enthusiasm （人的）热情，狂热◆Last month's victory has given him renewed zest for the game.上个月的那场胜利让他重燃起对这项运动的狂热。◆He had a great zest for life.他对生活有着极大的热情。 |