新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

activate

英  [ˈæktɪveɪt]
    

[VERB]

    VERB. 动词
  • activates , activating , activated

    1[T 及物动词] 激活

    If a device or process is activated, something causes it to start working.

    近义词

    trigger , initiate

    反义词

    deactivate

    双语例句

    例:

    Video cameras with night vision can be activated by movement.

    有夜视功能的摄像机能被物体的活动激活。

    例:

    a voice-activated computer.

    声控电脑。

    例:

    Heat also activates enzymes which further destroy vitamins.

    热也能激活酶,进一步破坏维生素。