actuate
🇺🇸
/ˈæktʃueɪt/
🇬🇧
/ˈæktʃueɪt/
verb
R
to start a machine or device working
The alarm system was actuated by a loud noise.
由响亮的噪音触发了警报系统。
R
to motivate or influence someone to do something
His desire for revenge actuated him to take drastic action.
他对复仇的渴望驱使他采取了激烈的行动。
translation
启动, 激励
词形变化
3rd Present
actuates
Past
actuated
Perfect
actuated
Progressive
actuating