generate
柯林斯词典
1. V-T To generate something means to cause it to begin and develop. 造成
The labour secretary said the reforms would generate new jobs. 勞動部長說這些改革將帶來新的工作。
2. V-T To generate a form of energy or power means to produce it. 産生 (電等能量)
The company, New England Electric, burns coal to generate power. 新英格蘭電力公司燃燒煤來發電。
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generate /ˈdʒɛnəˌreɪt/ (generating,generated,generates)
剑桥词典
- The proposed tidal barrage would generate enough electricity to supply between 60,000 and 80,000 homes .
- The ecological effects of the factory need to be balanced against the employment it generates.
- The publicity generated by the court case has given a welcome boost to our sales .
- Her latest film has generated a lot of interest .
- Surveyors say the fault line is capable of generating a major earthquake once in a hundred years .
generate verb [T] (CREATE)
to cause something to exist造成，引起；使存在
Her latest film has generated a lot of interest /excitement . 她最近的一部影片引起了廣泛的興趣／使衆多觀衆很是興奮。
The new development will generate 1,500 new jobs . 新開發項目將會創造1500個新的就業崗位。
Selling food will increase the club's ability to generate revenue /income . 出售食品將會提陞俱樂部的創收能力。
例句
generate verb [T] (MAKE ENERGY)
to produce energy in a particular form（以某種形式）産生，發生（能量等）
The wind farm may be able to generate enough electricity /power for 2,000 homes . 這座風力發電站發的電或許足以供2000個家庭之用。 返回 generate