instigate [ˈɪnstɪgeɪt]
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基本释义
vt.教唆,怂恿,煽动
英英释义
to cause an event or situation to happen by making a set of actions or a formal process begin
参考例句
His object was to instigate a little rebellion on the part of the bishop. 他的目的是,在主教方面煽起一场小小的造反。
It would not prove worthwhile to instigate a nuclear attack. 挑起核攻击最终是不值得的。
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