accelerant
US /ekˈsel.ɚ.ənt/
UK /əkˈsel.ə.rənt/
名词
1.
助燃剂, 加速剂
a substance used to aid the spread of fire
示例:
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Investigators found traces of an accelerant at the arson scene.
调查人员在纵火现场发现了助燃剂的痕迹。
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Gasoline is a common accelerant used in arson.
汽油是纵火案中常用的助燃剂。
2.
加速剂, 催化剂
something that increases the rate of a process or development
示例:
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The new policy acted as an accelerant for economic growth.
新政策成为经济增长的加速剂。
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Education is a powerful accelerant for social change.
教育是社会变革的强大加速剂。