actuate
US /ˈæk.tʃu.eɪt/
UK /ˈæk.tʃu.eɪt/
動詞
1.
驅動, 開動
to cause a machine or device to operate
範例:
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The pump is actuated by a small electric motor.
泵由一個小電動機驅動。
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The lever is used to actuate the mechanism.
槓桿用於啟動該機構。
2.
促使, 激勵
to motivate someone to act in a particular way
範例:
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He was actuated by a desire for revenge.
他是出於報復心理才採取行動的。
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What actuated her to make such a decision?
是什麼促使她做出這樣的決定？
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