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7-9

to induce

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

you4fa1 yòufā

Meaning


Primary

to induce

Alternatives

induce, induces, induced, to trigger, trigger, triggered

Mnemonic


诱发 To induce is 诱 to entice something to activate and 发 send out its effects into the world.

Usage


压力 可以 诱发 健康 问题。

Stress can induce health problems.

食物 中毒 可以 诱发 严重 的 病情。

Food poisoning can induce serious illness.

这 种 药物 可能 会 诱发 过敏。

This drug might induce an allergic reaction.