chain reaction
noun /ˌtʃeɪn riˈækʃn/
/ˌtʃeɪn riˈækʃn/
- (chemistry
, physics化学 ) a chemical or nuclear change that forms products that themselves cause more changes and new products物理 链(式)反应 - a series of events, each of which causes the next
(事情的)连锁反应 - It set off a chain reaction in the international money markets.
这一事件在国际货币市场上引起了连锁反应。 - The change of plan set off a chain reaction of confusion.
计划的变更引起了一连串的混乱。
- It set off a chain reaction in the international money markets.