instigation
英 [ˌɪn.stɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən]
美 [ˌɪn.stəˈɡeɪ.ʃən]
- n. 煽动，鼓动；教唆；刺激
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中文词源
instigation 唆使，煽动
来自instigate,唆使，煽动。
英语词源
- instigation (n.)
- early 15c., from Middle French instigation and directly from Latin instigationem (nominative instigatio), noun of action from past participle stem of instigare "urge on, incite," from in- "in" (see in- (2)) + *stigare, a root meaning "to prick," from PIE root *steig- "to prick, stick, pierce" (see stick (v.)).
权威例句
- 1. At Merlin's instigation, Arthur founds the Fellowship of the Round Table.
- 在梅林的建议下，亚瑟王创建了圆桌骑士团。
- 2. At Kukhar's instigation he joined the restaurant as an apprentice chef.
- 在库哈里的鼓动下，他到餐馆做了厨师学徒。
- 3. An appeal fund was launched at the instigation of the President.
- 总统授意发起了一项救援基金。
- 4. At his instigation we conceal the fact from the authorities.
- 我们受他的怂恿向当局隐瞒了事实.
- 5. Yesterday's riot broke out at the instigation of an unknown politician.
- 昨日的暴乱是由一个不知名的政客煽动起来的.