generates , generating , generated
To generate something means to cause it to begin and develop.
create , cause
The Employment Minister said the reforms would generate new jobs.
就业部长表示,这些改革将带来新的工作机会。
the excitement generated by the changes in Eastern Europe.
东欧的变革带来的兴奋。
To generate a form of energy or power means to produce it.
produce
The company, New England Electric, burns coal to generate power.
新英格兰电力公司烧煤来发电。