引发恐慌 (yǐnfā kǒnghuāng - trigger panic)
Grammar & Usage
How it works
This is a verb-object phrase where '引发 (yǐnfā)' acts as the verb meaning 'to trigger/cause' and '恐慌 (kǒnghuāng)' is the object meaning 'panic'. It typically describes an event or situation that leads to a state of panic among people or in a market. It can be used transitively, taking the panic as its direct object.
Sample sentences
这条假新闻在社交媒体上引发了恐慌。
This fake news triggered panic on social media.
突如其来的地震可能会引发当地居民的恐慌。
A sudden earthquake might trigger panic among local residents.
政府采取措施以避免物价上涨引发更大的恐慌。
The government took measures to prevent rising prices from triggering greater panic.
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Example
这条假新闻在社交媒体上引发了恐慌。
This fake news triggered panic on social media.
突如其来的地震可能会引发当地居民的恐慌。
A sudden earthquake might trigger panic among local residents.
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