agitate
US /ˈædʒ.ə.teɪt/
UK /ˈædʒ.ə.teɪt/
动词
1.
鼓动, 煽动
to argue forcibly for something, typically a political or social change
示例:
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The group continues to agitate for better working conditions.
该团体继续为改善工作条件而鼓动。
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They began to agitate for a change in the law.
他们开始鼓动修改法律。
2.
使焦虑, 使心烦
to make someone feel anxious, nervous, or upset
示例:
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The news of the accident agitated her greatly.
事故的消息使她非常焦虑。
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I didn't want to agitate him by bringing up the subject.
我不想提这件事来让他心烦。
3.
搅拌, 摇动
to stir or shake a liquid or substance briskly
示例:
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Agitate the mixture gently until the powder dissolves.
轻轻搅拌混合物，直到粉末溶解。
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The washing machine agitates the clothes to get them clean.
洗衣机通过搅拌衣服来洗净它们。
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