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precipitate

verb / adjective /prɪˈsɪpɪteɪt/ (v); /prɪˈsɪpɪtət/ (adj)

(v) 促使，加速；(adj) 仓促的，鲁莽的

(v) To cause an event to happen suddenly or unexpectedly. (adj) Done suddenly without careful thought.

The sudden resignation of the CEO precipitated a sharp decline in the company's stock price.

Pre- (提前) + cipit (头) + ate -> 把头探出去 -> 冲得太快 -> 仓促/促使。想象一个人头朝下跳下去，动作很快。

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pernicious

adjective /pəˈnɪʃəs/

有害的；恶性的；阴险的

Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.

Researchers warn that the pernicious spread of misinformation erodes public trust in democratic institutions.

Per (一直) + nicious (坏的，像nasty) -> 一直坏下去 -> 有害的。想象一种像病毒一样慢慢扩散的坏东西。

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adhere

verb /ədˈhɪər/

坚持；遵守；粘附

To stick to a belief, rule, or plan; to follow something strictly.

The company failed to adhere to the new safety regulations, resulting in a federal investigation.

Ad-here: Ad(广告) + here(这里)。把广告贴在这里，紧紧粘住不脱落 -> 坚持、遵守。

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comply

verb /kəmˈplaɪ/

服从；遵从；配合

To act in accordance with a wish, command, or law.

The startup refused to comply with the court’s order to hand over user data.

Com-ply: Com(一起) + ply(折叠/弯曲)。弯下腰一起服从 -> 遵从、遵守。

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1 precipitate /prɪˈsɪpɪteɪt/ (v); /prɪˈsɪpɪtət/ (adj)

(v) 促使，加速；(adj) 仓促的，鲁莽的

The sudden resignation of the CEO precipitated a sharp decline in the company's stock price.

2 pernicious /pəˈnɪʃəs/

有害的；恶性的；阴险的

Researchers warn that the pernicious spread of misinformation erodes public trust in democratic institutions.

3 adhere /ədˈhɪər/

坚持；遵守；粘附

The company failed to adhere to the new safety regulations, resulting in a federal investigation.

4 comply /kəmˈplaɪ/

服从；遵从；配合

The startup refused to comply with the court’s order to hand over user data.