音标:[ˈɪnstɪˌgeɪts] ;
n. 使(某事物)开始或发生, 鼓动( instigate的名词复数 )
v. 使(某事物)开始或发生, 鼓动( instigate的第三人称单数 )
v provoke or stir up
v serve as the inciting cause of

instigate的用法和样例:

例句

用作及物动词(vt.)
  1. They instigated him to the evil deed.他们教唆他做坏事。
  2. He wouldn't throw the rock if that boy did not instigate him.要不是那些男孩子怂恿他,他不会扔那块石头。
  3. He instigated the ending of a free working lunch in the company.他煽动取消公司的免费工作午餐。
  4. He accused union leaders of instigating the disturbances.他指责工会领导鼓动骚乱。

经典引文

  • You must not instigate your elders to a breach of faith.

    出自:B. Jowett
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