hair-trigger(n.)
1795年; 比喻用法始于1841年。Hair 可能是指激活所需的轻微压力。
The difference between a hair-trigger and a common trigger is this—the hair-trigger, when set, lets off the cock by the slightest touch, whereas the common trigger requires a considerable degree of force, and consequently is longer in its operation. [Charles James, "Military Dictionary," London, 1802]
“发条扳机”和“普通扳机”的区别在于——发条扳机在设置后,只需轻微触碰即可放开扳机,而普通扳机需要相当大的力量,因此操作时间更长。[查尔斯·詹姆斯,《军事词典》,伦敦,1802年]
该词起源时间:1795年