actuated

英 [ˈæktʃueɪtɪd]

美 [ˈæktʃueɪtɪd]

v.  开动(机器、装置等); 激励; 驱使
actuate的过去分词和过去式

柯林斯词典

• VERB 激励;驱使;开动
  If a personis actuated byan emotion, that emotion makes them act in a certain way. If somethingactuatesa device, the device starts working.
  1. They were actuated by desire...
     他们受到欲望的驱使。
  2. The flow of current actuates the signal.
     电流发出了信号。

英英释义

adj

• moved to action
  1. a man actuated by unworthy desired

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