相互作用 (xiāng hù zuò yòng) — (noun) interaction; mutual action between things; (verb phrase) to interact; to act on each other
Definition
An abstract, scientific term for 'interaction' or 'mutual action' between things, forces, or people. More formal and specialized than everyday 互动, which is reserved for people and social contexts.
noun
interactionmutual action between things
verb
(verb phrase) to interactto act on each other
Examples
- 相互作用。Zhè liǎng zhǒng wù zhì zhī jiān cún zài zhe qiáng liè de xiāng hù zuò yòng.There is a strong interaction between these two substances.
- 相互作用，。Zhè xiē yīn sù xiāng hù zuò yòng, gòng tóng yǐng xiǎng zuì zhōng jié guǒ.These factors interact and together influence the final outcome.
- 相互作用。Rén yǔ rén zhī jiān de xiāng hù zuò yòng fēi cháng fù zá.The interactions between people are very complex.
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