catalyst

language: zh

definitions

  1. noun
    a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed; a person or thing that causes a change
    zh: 催化剂；促成变化的人或事物
  2. noun
    a person or event that precipitates a significant change
    zh: 引发重大变化的人或事件

examples

  1. The enzyme acted as a catalyst.

    酶充当了催化剂。

  2. The scandal was a catalyst for reform.

    丑闻是改革的催化剂。