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催生

cuī shēng verb C2
  1. to pressure a younger relative to hurry up and have a baby
  2. (obstetrics) to induce labor
  3. to expedite childbirth
  4. (fig.) to be a driving force in bringing sth into existence
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这种独居状态催生了许多新兴的生活方式,比如一人食和独自旅行。
拥挤城市中的孤独与独处, p. 1 · C1
但与此同时,这种物理空间的极度封闭,也催生了都市人内心深处难以名状的孤独感与疏离感。
从四合院到摩天大楼, p. 1 · C2

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