hair-trigger

短语

a. 一触即发的, 一碰就坏的, 即时的

发音

CA /ˈhɛɹˌtɹɪ.ɡɚ/
US /ˈhɛɚˌtɹɪɡ.ɚ/

词形变化

hair-triggers 复数

别名

hair trigger

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A trigger that will set off a firearm when even a very small pressure is applied.

adj.
  1. 1.

    Unstable; in a situation that could be worsened by the slightest mistake.

  2. 2.

    Easily angered; having a short temper.

词汇关系

名词

上位词 1

trigger

词源

From hair + trigger.

来源：wiktionary