agitate
翻译
使激动, 煽动, 搅动
例句
The news seemed to agitate him.
这个消息似乎让他很激动。
They agitated for changes in the law.
他们为法律的修改而奔走呼号。
Agitate the mixture to dissolve the powder.
搅动混合物以溶解粉末。
语法模式
((sb.)) 使(某人)感到担心或生气 The news seemed to agitate him.
((for/against sth.)) 强烈地支持或反对某事 They agitated for changes in the law.
((sth.)) 搅拌或摇晃(某物) Agitate the mixture to dissolve the powder.
近义词
同义词: upset, disturb, stir, campaign; 反义词: calm, soothe, pacify
词源
源自拉丁语“agitare”(不断移动),是“agere”(做,行动)的反复形式。
记忆技巧
“agitate”就是通过“行动”来获得反应,无论是让某人紧张,煽动人群,还是混合饮料。