instigate
US /ˈɪn.stə.ɡeɪt/
UK /ˈɪn.stɪ.ɡeɪt/
动词
1.
煽动, 鼓动, 发起
to bring about or initiate (an action or event)
示例:
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The government decided to instigate a new policy to combat unemployment.
政府决定启动一项新政策来对抗失业。
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The committee will instigate an investigation into the allegations.
委员会将启动对这些指控的调查。
2.
煽动, 鼓动, 挑唆
to urge on or stir up (someone) to do something, especially something bad
示例:
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He was accused of trying to instigate a riot.
他被指控试图煽动骚乱。
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The leader's speech seemed to instigate anger among the crowd.
领导人的讲话似乎煽动了人群的愤怒。
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