spark
[spɑrk]
v. 引發、激起
Lola was surprised when her simple question sparked a big argument between Joel and Clint.
蘿拉一個簡單的問題激起喬爾與克林特之間的激烈爭吵時,她感到很驚訝。
After a new law is passed, the executive branch is responsible for enforcing the law.
新法通過後,行政部門負責執行該法律。
Thanks to the popular product, the company's profits grew by 20 percent last year.
多虧了這款熱賣產品,這家公司去年的利潤成長了百分之二十。
The administration's foreign policy goals are different from those of the previous one.
政府的外交政策目標與前一任政府不同。
Professor Norris used to work as an economist at a global bank.
諾里斯教授曾在一家國際銀行擔任經濟學家。
Heavy rain disrupted traffic throughout the city this morning.
今天早上的豪雨擾亂了全市的交通。
Favorable market conditions helped the small business grow quickly.
有利的市場條件幫助這家小企業快速成長。