agitate
agitate
a∙gi∙tate / ˈædʒəˌtet ; ˈædʒəteɪt /
◙verb
1. [I] to argue strongly in public for something you want, especially a political or social change
• 煽动，鼓动; 宣传:
▪ [+for / against]
»unions agitating for higher pay
工会鼓动要求增加工资
»agitate to do sth
»His family are agitating to get him freed.
他的家人在多方游说将他释放。
2. [T] [formal] to make someone feel anxious, upset, and nervous
• 使焦虑不安:
»I must warn you that any mention of Clare agitates your grandmother.
我必须提醒你，一提到克莱尔你奶奶就会不安起来。
3. [T] [technical] to shake or mix a liquid quickly
• 摇动，搅动
