首页英语词典agitateagitate英英释意

agitate

英['ædʒɪteɪt] 美['ædʒə'tet]
  • vt. 摇动;骚动;使…激动
  • vi. 煽动

英英释意


1. try to stir up public opinion
2. cause to be agitated, excited, or roused;
"The speaker charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks"
3. exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for;
"The liberal party pushed for reforms"
"She is crusading for women's rights"
"The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate"
4. move very slightly;
"He shifted in his seat"
5. move or cause to move back and forth;
"The chemist shook the flask vigorously"
"My hands were shaking"
6. change the arrangement or position of