今日短語
表達“tipping point”指的是“事情即將發(fā)生重大變化的轉(zhuǎn)折點”,意思是“某種狀況或局面從量變到質(zhì)變時一觸即發(fā)的臨界點”,一旦越過這一時間點,將無法挽回。比如,科學家們會使用這個概念來談?wù)摎庀髮W、社會學和經(jīng)濟學相關(guān)的現(xiàn)象。
例句
Many believe digitalisation will push traditional media to the tipping point in the near future.
很多人認為,在不久的將來,數(shù)碼化會把傳統(tǒng)媒體推向一個轉(zhuǎn)折點。
The CEO says once the company reaches a financial tipping point, it will not be able to avoid bankruptcy.
這位首席執(zhí)行官說,一旦公司到達財政狀況的臨界點,將無法避免破產(chǎn)。
The couple realised that the fight might have been a tipping point in their failed relationship.
這對情侶意識到了當時那場爭吵可能是二人感情失敗的轉(zhuǎn)折點。