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单词 agitation
释义 ag·i·ta·tion
\ˌajəˈtāshən\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin agitation-, agitatio, from agitatus + -ion-, -io -ion
1.
 a. obsolete : the action of moving : motion, activity
  < by exercise … I understand all … agitation of the body — Francis Fuller >
 b. : a moving back and forth : shaking, swirling
  < the agitation of milk can lead to a decrease in its keeping quality >
 c. : the state or condition of being moved to and fro violently, steadily, or with a fluttering effect
  < a trifling agitation of the curtains — George Meredith >
2. : mental excitement or emotional perturbation : a tremulous and disturbed state
 < in spite of his agitation his voice was low and quiet — Sherwood Anderson >
3. : earnest and thoughtful consideration : discussion, debate
 < this design was in agitation — Francis Parkman >
4. : the persistent and sustained attempt to arouse public feeling or influence public opinion (as by appeals, discussions, or demonstrations)
 < no sudden revolt, but the culmination of a long agitation for national independence — W.R.Inge >
Synonyms: see commotion
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