"spark off" in Chinese (Simplified)
引发激起触发
Definition
使某事突然开始，尤其是讨论、事件或强烈反应。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
"Spark off"一般用于负面或剧烈事件的突然发生，比如争论、危机等。常与“讨论”“危机”“冲突”等名词搭配，不适用于日常小事，比“start”更正式。
Examples
The news report sparked off a big debate.
新闻报道**引发**了一场大辩论。
His words sparked off anger in the crowd.
他的话**激起**了人群的愤怒。
The accident sparked off safety concerns.
事故**引发**了对安全的担忧。
Her sudden comment sparked off a heated argument at dinner.
她突然的评论**激起**了晚餐时的激烈争吵。
The politician's promise sparked off a wave of protests across the country.
那位政客的承诺**引发**了全国范围的抗议浪潮。
That movie really sparked off an interesting discussion between us.
那部电影真的**引发**了我们之间一场有趣的讨论。