词汇 "tipping point" 在中文的含义

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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:
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
The protest reached a tipping point when the police intervened.
当警察介入时,抗议达到了临界点