actuate
US /ˈæk.tʃu.eɪt/
UK /ˈæk.tʃu.eɪt/
动词
1.
驱动, 开动
to cause a machine or device to operate
示例:
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The pump is actuated by a small electric motor.
泵由一个小电动机驱动。
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The lever is used to actuate the mechanism.
杠杆用于启动该机构。
2.
促使, 激励
to motivate someone to act in a particular way
示例:
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He was actuated by a desire for revenge.
他是出于报复心理才采取行动的。
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What actuated her to make such a decision?
是什么促使她做出这样的决定？
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