tipping point
US /ˈtɪpɪŋ ˌpɔɪnt/
UK /ˈtɪpɪŋ ˌpɔɪnt/
名詞
臨界點, 轉折點
the point at which a series of small changes or incidents becomes significant enough to cause a larger, more important change
範例:
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The new technology reached its tipping point when it became affordable for everyone.
當新技術變得人人負擔得起時，它就達到了臨界點。
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The protest reached a tipping point when the police intervened.
當警察介入時，抗議達到了臨界點。