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The splitting of an atom sets off an explosive chain reaction.原子分裂可造成一触即发的连锁反应。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。A group of girls set off a chain reaction of hysteria and prejudice when they accuse certain people of witchcraft.一群女孩子指责某些人摆弄巫术，从而引发了一连串过激反应和偏见。Whenever recession strikes, a chain reaction is set into motion.只要经济不景气，就会引发一系列连锁反应。The plutonium can go critical and set off a chain reaction.钚可能会达到临界状态并引发链式反应。A chain reaction of events eventually led to the Prime Minister's resignation.事件的连锁反应最终导致首相辞职。The war risked setting off a perilous chain reaction that would endanger the whole world.这场战争可能会引发危险的连锁反应，从而威胁到全世界的安全。Every diagnosis of dementia invariably sets off a chain reaction at home.每一例痴呆的诊断总是会在家庭内激起一连串波澜。A sudden drop on Wall Street can set off a chain reaction in other financial markets.华尔街股价暴跌会在其他金融市场上引发连锁反应。The revolution set off a chain reaction of revolts in neighbouring states.这场革命引发了邻近州邦一连串的起义。The powder immediately ignited and set off a chain reaction of explosions.火药立即点燃，引发一连串爆炸。Increased oil prices could trigger a chain reaction in the economy.油价上涨可能引发经济上的连锁反应。When oil prices rise, prices of other goods all over the world rise in a chain reaction.石油价格上涨引起了连锁反应，令世界各地其他商品的价格都上涨了。Their negligence set up a chain reaction that resulted in extensive damage.他们的疏忽引发了连锁反应，最终造成了重大的破坏。 |