actuate

🇺🇸 /ˈæktʃueɪt/ 🇬🇧 /ˈæktʃueɪt/
詞頻
難度
標籤 RARE
verb
R

to start a machine or device working

The alarm system was actuated by a loud noise.

由響亮的噪音觸發了警報系統。

R

to motivate or influence someone to do something

His desire for revenge actuated him to take drastic action.

他對復仇的渴望驅使他採取了激烈的行動。

translation

v. 啟動, 激勵

詞形變化

3rd Present actuates
Past actuated
Perfect actuated
Progressive actuating

反義詞