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hair-trigger是什么意思

hair-trigger

['hεə,triɡə]

adj. 一触即发的
n. 微扣扳机

英文词源

hair-trigger (n.): 1795; Figurative use by 1841. Hair perhaps in reference to the slight pressure required to activate it.
The difference between a hair-trigger and a common trigger is this--the hair-trigger, when set, lets off the cock by the slightest touch, whereas the common trigger requires a considerable degree of force, and consequently is longer in its operation. [Charles James, "Military Dictionary," London, 1802]

双语例句

1. She walked forward and embraced him and stroked his tousled white hair.: 她走上前拥抱他并轻抚他凌乱的白发。

2. Applying the dye can be messy, particularly on long hair.: 涂抹染发剂可能会搞得一团糟，特别是长发。

3. His long, uncovered hair flew back in the wind.: 他那露在外面的长发随风向后飞舞。

4. He was a tall, thin man with grey hair.: 他是个瘦高个，头发灰白。

5. He had long unkempt hair and a stubbly chin.: 他的头发又长又乱，脸上胡子拉碴。