catalyse /ˈkætəlaɪz/ ( catalysing, catalysed, catalyses )

AM catalyze

• 1. 

  V-T If something catalyses a thing or a situation, it makes it active. 促进 [正式]

  例：

  The Macintosh computer helped catalyse a total change in the way computers were used.

  麦金托什计算机帮助促进了计算机使用方式的大转变。

• 2. 

  V-T In chemistry, if something catalyses a reaction or event, it causes it to happen. 催化 [技术]

  例：

  The wires do not have a large enough surface to catalyse a big explosion.

  金属线没有足够大的接触面来引起大爆炸。