agitate
US /ˈædʒ.ə.teɪt/
UK /ˈædʒ.ə.teɪt/
動詞
1.
鼓動, 煽動
to argue forcibly for something, typically a political or social change
範例:
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The group continues to agitate for better working conditions.
該團體繼續為改善工作條件而鼓動。
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They began to agitate for a change in the law.
他們開始鼓動修改法律。
2.
使焦慮, 使心煩
to make someone feel anxious, nervous, or upset
範例:
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The news of the accident agitated her greatly.
事故的消息使她非常焦慮。
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I didn't want to agitate him by bringing up the subject.
我不想提這件事來讓他心煩。
3.
攪拌, 搖動
to stir or shake a liquid or substance briskly
範例:
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Agitate the mixture gently until the powder dissolves.
輕輕攪拌混合物，直到粉末溶解。
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The washing machine agitates the clothes to get them clean.
洗衣機通過攪拌衣服來洗淨它們。
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