activate /ˈæktəˌveɪt/ verb activates; activated; activating
activates; activated; activating
Learner's definition of ACTIVATE
[+ object]
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: to make (something) active or more active使活动;使活跃: such as
a : to cause (a device) to start working激活;启动 -
Touch the screen to activate the system.触摸屏幕来激活系统。
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activate and then deactivate a mechanism激活机制,然后停用
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A loud alarm was activated [=set off] when he opened the door.他开门时引发了刺耳的警报声。
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The camera is activated by pushing a button.按下按钮便可开启相机。
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The bomb was activated by remote control.炸弹是遥控引爆的。
b chemistry : to cause (a chemical reaction or natural process) to begin使起反应;使活化 2
chiefly US : to order (soldiers) to serve in a war使参战 — activation
/ˌæktəˈveɪʃən/ noun [noncount]