actuate
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/ˈæktʃueɪt/
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/ˈæktʃueɪt/
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。
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。