"substance which speeds a chemical reaction but itself remains unchanged," 1902, formed in English (on analogy of analyst) from catalysis. Figurative use by 1943.
权威例句
1. I see my role as being a catalyst for change.
我认为我的角色是促成变革。
2. The workers'demand for better conditions was a catalyst for social change.
工人们要求改善工作条件促进了社会变革.
3. A catalyst is a substance which speeds up a chemical reaction.
催化剂是一种能加速化学反应的物质.
4. It acts as a catalyst in the process of fermentation.
它在发酵过程中起触媒的作用.
5. An example of the table on a Catalyst switch is shown in Example 4 - 3 .