tipping point
US /ˈtɪpɪŋ ˌpɔɪnt/
UK /ˈtɪpɪŋ ˌpɔɪnt/
名词
临界点, 转折点
the point at which a series of small changes or incidents becomes significant enough to cause a larger, more important change
示例:
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The new technology reached its tipping point when it became affordable for everyone.
当新技术变得人人负担得起时,它就达到了临界点。
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The protest reached a tipping point when the police intervened.
当警察介入时,抗议达到了临界点。