catalyse

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

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]

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。