agitate

• 动词，表示使某人感到不安、焦虑或紧张，也指煽动公众兴趣或支持、鼓动某种行动。

A verb used to indicate the act of making someone feel troubled or nervous, or to stir up public concern or support for a cause.

1. Disturb or upsetB2formal

   To make someone feel anxious, nervous, or disturbed.

   使不安

   • The news of the accident agitated her greatly.
   • He was agitated by the constant noise outside.
   • Don't agitate the dog; it might bite.

   同义词alarmbotherdisconcertdisquietdistressdisturbflusterperturbruffletroubleunnerveunsettleupsetworry

   反义词calmcomposepacifyquietreassuresettlesoothetranquilize

2. Stir or shakeB2formal

   To move or shake something vigorously, especially a liquid.

   搅动

   • Agitate the mixture thoroughly before pouring.
   • The machine agitates the solution to ensure even mixing.
   • She agitated the bottle to dissolve the powder.

   同义词beatchurndisturbshakestirwhipwhisk

   反义词calmsettlestill

3. Campaign or protestC1formal

   To campaign or argue publicly for a political or social change.

   鼓动

   • The group agitated for better working conditions.
   • They agitated against the new law in the streets.
   • Students agitated for reforms in the education system.

   同义词activismcampaigncrusadelobbypressprotestpushstir up

   反义词appeasecalmpacifyquiesce