activate
activate
ac∙tiv∙ate / ˈæktəˌvet ; ˈæktəveɪt /
◙verb [T] [technical]
1. to make an electrical system or chemical process start working
• 激活，使活动; 使活化;
【OPP】 deactivate
»Cooking fumes may activate the alarm.
烹调时的油烟可能会触发警报器。
»The yeast's growth is activated by sugar and warmth.
酵母菌的生长由糖和温度激活。
♦activation / ˌæktəˈveʃən ; ˌæktəˈveɪʃən /noun [U]
