instigate
US /ˈɪn.stə.ɡeɪt/
UK /ˈɪn.stɪ.ɡeɪt/
動詞
1.
煽動, 鼓動, 發起
to bring about or initiate (an action or event)
範例:
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The government decided to instigate a new policy to combat unemployment.
政府決定啟動一項新政策來對抗失業。
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The committee will instigate an investigation into the allegations.
委員會將啟動對這些指控的調查。
2.
煽動, 鼓動, 挑唆
to urge on or stir up (someone) to do something, especially something bad
範例:
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He was accused of trying to instigate a riot.
他被指控試圖煽動騷亂。
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The leader's speech seemed to instigate anger among the crowd.
領導人的講話似乎煽動了人群的憤怒。
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