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precipitation

/pɹɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃən/

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noun

降水，降水量.

Any or all of the forms of water particles, whether liquid or solid, that fall from the atmosphere (e.g., rain, hail, snow or sleet). It is a major class of hydrometeor, but it is distinguished from cloud, fog, dew, rime, frost, etc., in that it must fall. It is distinguished from cloud and virga in that it must reach the ground.

Examples :

"The heavy precipitation delayed the school bus this morning. "

今天早上由于降水量大，校车晚点了。

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noun

跌落, 坠落

A hurried headlong fall.

Examples :

"The student's precipitation from the meeting was awkward; they rushed out without saying goodbye. "

这位学生突然从会议中跌落/坠落出来，非常尴尬；他们没打招呼就匆匆离开了。

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noun

沉淀，析出。

A reaction that leads to the formation of a heavier solid in a lighter liquid; the precipitate so formed at the bottom of the container.

Examples :

"When the chemist added the silver nitrate to the sodium chloride solution, a white precipitation formed. "

当化学家把硝酸银加入到氯化钠溶液中时，形成了白色的沉淀物。

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noun

仓促，轻率，冒失

Unwise or rash rapidity; sudden haste.

Examples :

"The student's precipitation in making the decision to quit the team was a mistake. "

这个学生仓促决定退出团队是个错误。

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