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