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单词 actuate
释义

Definition of actuate in English:

actuate

verb ˈaktʃʊeɪtˈæk(t)ʃəˌweɪt
  • 1with object Make (a machine or device) operate.

    the pendulum actuates an electrical switch
    Example sentencesExamples
    • When we actuated the gear lever, only the right main gear went down and locked into position.
    • The Saddle is fitted with yoke-mounted roll-screw and nut elevating gear actuated by handwheels on either side of the saddle.
    • In automatic mode it actuates the hydraulic valves that control the blade.
    • The control unit also has a receiver electrically connected to the relay switch and is adapted to receive a control signal for actuating the relay switch.
    • The landing gear was hydraulically actuated and was fully retractable.
    • The valves are actuated via drag arms from twin, contra-rotating camshafts.
    • The hydraulic lifter actuates one end of the roller finger, while the other end actuates the valve.
    • This circuit prevents the operator from actuating the tool except when both hands are on the throttle levers.
    • He chopped the left throttle to the off position, actuated the left engine fire button, and turned the left engine master switch off.
    • Finally, the device driver for the appropriate device translates the commands to analog signals that actuate the device.
    • Because the pushrod doesn't actuate the valve, no combustion takes place.
    • Levers can incorporate interlocks, requiring the user to actuate a release mechanism before he or she can move the lever.
    • Within the device, a diaphragm is actuated pneumatically, electrically, or magnetically, and it pumps blood into the aorta or pulmonary artery.
    • These are further split into two circuits, each of which owns or shares responsibilities for actuating flight controls and operating other hydraulic components.
    • The guns are actuated by a three-way switch on the spade grip of the stick.
    • Pilot controls consisted of dual wheel yokes and the landing gear was extended and retracted by a hydraulic pump actuated by a hand lever.
    • Would you believe the switch was actuated by lifting up the horn button!
    • The moving cantilever can actuate another device or move a cam or wheel to generate rotary motion.
    • As the engine was lowered, the lanyard had actuated a valve that drove the hoist to its stowed position.
    • Applying a voltage between the electrodes and the mobile plate actuates the mirror.
    Synonyms
    activate, operate, switch on, turn on, start up, set going, get going, start off, trigger off, trigger, trip, set in motion, initiate, initialize, energize, animate
  • 2Make (someone) act in a particular way; motivate.

    the defendants were actuated by malice
    Example sentencesExamples
    • My chums weren't actuated by a desire to impose some superior code of behaviour on others; their motivation was purely selfish.
    • The protection might, however, be illusory if the onus lay on him to prove that he was actuated solely by a sense of the relevant duty or a desire to protect the relevant interest.
    • Fitzwood's case is that when the trustee made its decision… it was actuated by malice -
    • He misses the point, and I would put this down to his customary sloppiness if it wasn't that, in his other misrepresentations of my published views, he seems to be actuated by malice as well.
    • The motive which actuates a peace officer in making a demand is not a relevant consideration when the demand has been acceded to.
    • Nevertheless if the claimant proves that the defendant was actuated by malice this defence will fail.
    • Twenty percent of the damages were found to be attributable to the laying of the charges for which no damages were recoverable because of the findings the defendants' conduct was not actuated by malice.
    • Could a jury properly directed, and seeking dutifully to comply with the relevant directions, conscientiously reach a conclusion that the applicants were actuated by malice or not?
    • Yes, that is looking at ‘political’ even on a narrow view, that is, as what might ultimately actuate voters in exercising rights under sections 7, 24 or 128 of the Constitution.
    • Such naivety was perhaps to be expected of a newly industrial America actuated by evangelical religion and optimistic crusades for social reform.
    • Concurrent with these changes, we are witnessing a fundamental examination of what underlies and actuates the character of who we are as intelligence professionals.
    • On appeal to the Court of Appeal, the defendant successfully argued that his belief that everything he said was true made it impossible as a matter of law to find that he was actuated by malice.
    • Here I want to clear one thing, that it is not vanity that has actuated me to adopt the doctrines of atheism.
    • That he served with Kennedy's example in mind indicates he was actuated more by self-aggrandisement than altruism.
    • Proof by the claimant that the defendant was actuated by express malice removes the privilege.
    Synonyms
    motivate, stimulate, move, drive, rouse, stir, stir up, fire, fire up, arouse
    prompt, incite, spark off, influence, impel, spur on, urge, goad
    rare activate

Derivatives

  • actuation

  • noun aktʃʊˈeɪʃ(ə)nˌæk(t)ʃəˈweɪʃ(ə)n
    • The air springs and shock absorbers use electronic sensors and and computer-controlled actuation to match suspension response to road conditions, driving style, and cornering force.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • One and four actuations of each inhaler were evaluated.
      • And there is a main computer in the cab itself that coordinates the actuation between these two components in the drive train.
      • After initiating brake actuation, the aircraft yawed to the right, and he ceased braking action to analyze the situation.
      • A number of other options are coming down the line, including voice actuation of some of the ancillary controls, mostly communication-related.
  • actuator

  • noun
    • The actuator delayed moving one of the ship's flaps because it ‘had run against a stop,’ limiting its movement.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • A gentle squeeze is all that's required to power an actuator which opens the lid without any physical effort.
      • The 1 million-pound project is powered by electronic actuators, ensuring that visitors' experiences are as authentic as possible, as the motion follows the action on the screen.
      • The new simulator recreates the speed and force of an explosive shock wave using computer-controlled hydraulic actuators.
      • At the same time, the control system instantaneously commands the servos in the joint actuators to relax slightly.

Origin

Late 16th century: from medieval Latin actuat- 'carried out, caused to operate', from the verb actuare, from Latin actus (see act). The original sense was 'carry out in practice', later 'stir into activity, enliven'; sense 1 dates from the mid 17th century.

 
 

Definition of actuate in US English:

actuate

verbˈæk(t)ʃəˌweɪtˈak(t)SHəˌwāt
  • 1with object Cause (a machine or device) to operate.

    the pendulum actuates an electrical switch
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Because the pushrod doesn't actuate the valve, no combustion takes place.
    • Pilot controls consisted of dual wheel yokes and the landing gear was extended and retracted by a hydraulic pump actuated by a hand lever.
    • Applying a voltage between the electrodes and the mobile plate actuates the mirror.
    • The landing gear was hydraulically actuated and was fully retractable.
    • Levers can incorporate interlocks, requiring the user to actuate a release mechanism before he or she can move the lever.
    • The guns are actuated by a three-way switch on the spade grip of the stick.
    • This circuit prevents the operator from actuating the tool except when both hands are on the throttle levers.
    • When we actuated the gear lever, only the right main gear went down and locked into position.
    • Within the device, a diaphragm is actuated pneumatically, electrically, or magnetically, and it pumps blood into the aorta or pulmonary artery.
    • The control unit also has a receiver electrically connected to the relay switch and is adapted to receive a control signal for actuating the relay switch.
    • The hydraulic lifter actuates one end of the roller finger, while the other end actuates the valve.
    • He chopped the left throttle to the off position, actuated the left engine fire button, and turned the left engine master switch off.
    • In automatic mode it actuates the hydraulic valves that control the blade.
    • Finally, the device driver for the appropriate device translates the commands to analog signals that actuate the device.
    • The moving cantilever can actuate another device or move a cam or wheel to generate rotary motion.
    • Would you believe the switch was actuated by lifting up the horn button!
    • As the engine was lowered, the lanyard had actuated a valve that drove the hoist to its stowed position.
    • The valves are actuated via drag arms from twin, contra-rotating camshafts.
    • The Saddle is fitted with yoke-mounted roll-screw and nut elevating gear actuated by handwheels on either side of the saddle.
    • These are further split into two circuits, each of which owns or shares responsibilities for actuating flight controls and operating other hydraulic components.
    Synonyms
    activate, operate, switch on, turn on, start up, set going, get going, start off, trigger off, trigger, trip, set in motion, initiate, initialize, energize, animate
  • 2usually be actuatedCause (someone) to act in a particular way; motivate.

    the defendants were actuated by malice
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The protection might, however, be illusory if the onus lay on him to prove that he was actuated solely by a sense of the relevant duty or a desire to protect the relevant interest.
    • That he served with Kennedy's example in mind indicates he was actuated more by self-aggrandisement than altruism.
    • My chums weren't actuated by a desire to impose some superior code of behaviour on others; their motivation was purely selfish.
    • Yes, that is looking at ‘political’ even on a narrow view, that is, as what might ultimately actuate voters in exercising rights under sections 7, 24 or 128 of the Constitution.
    • The motive which actuates a peace officer in making a demand is not a relevant consideration when the demand has been acceded to.
    • Nevertheless if the claimant proves that the defendant was actuated by malice this defence will fail.
    • Twenty percent of the damages were found to be attributable to the laying of the charges for which no damages were recoverable because of the findings the defendants' conduct was not actuated by malice.
    • Concurrent with these changes, we are witnessing a fundamental examination of what underlies and actuates the character of who we are as intelligence professionals.
    • He misses the point, and I would put this down to his customary sloppiness if it wasn't that, in his other misrepresentations of my published views, he seems to be actuated by malice as well.
    • Fitzwood's case is that when the trustee made its decision… it was actuated by malice -
    • Proof by the claimant that the defendant was actuated by express malice removes the privilege.
    • Could a jury properly directed, and seeking dutifully to comply with the relevant directions, conscientiously reach a conclusion that the applicants were actuated by malice or not?
    • On appeal to the Court of Appeal, the defendant successfully argued that his belief that everything he said was true made it impossible as a matter of law to find that he was actuated by malice.
    • Here I want to clear one thing, that it is not vanity that has actuated me to adopt the doctrines of atheism.
    • Such naivety was perhaps to be expected of a newly industrial America actuated by evangelical religion and optimistic crusades for social reform.
    Synonyms
    motivate, stimulate, move, drive, rouse, stir, stir up, fire, fire up, arouse

Origin

Late 16th century: from medieval Latin actuat- ‘carried out, caused to operate’, from the verb actuare, from Latin actus (see act). The original sense was ‘carry out in practice’, later ‘stir into activity, enliven’; actuate (sense 1) dates from the mid 17th century.

 
 
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