instigate
verb (formal)- instigate something (especially British English)
to make something start or happen, usually something official synonym bring something about使(正式)开始;使发生 Extra ExamplesThe man responsible for instigating change was Robin Darwin. 负责推动变革的人是罗宾·达尔文。 We will instigate a comprehensive review of defence policy. 我们将全面检讨防务政策。
- instigate something
to cause something bad to happen 煽动;唆使;鼓动 They were accused of instigating racial violence. 他们被控煽动种族暴力。 Those found guilty of instigating the unrest will be punished. 那些被判煽动骚乱的人将受到惩罚。
Word Originmid 16th cent. (in the sense ‘urge on’): from Latin instigat- ‘urged, incited’, from the verb instigare, from in- ‘towards’ + stigare ‘prick, incite’.