instigation
[,ɪnstɪ'ɡeʃən]
中文詞源
instigation 唆使,煽動來自instigate,唆使,煽動。
英文詞源
- instigation (n.)
- early 15c., from Middle French instigation and directly from Latin instigationem (nominative instigatio), noun of action from past participle stem of instigare "urge on, incite," from in- "in" (see in- (2)) + *stigare, a root meaning "to prick," from PIE root *steig- "to prick, stick, pierce" (see stick (v.)).
雙語例句
- 1. At Merlin's instigation, Arthur founds the Fellowship of the Round Table.
- 在梅林的建議下,亞瑟王創建了圓桌騎士團。
來自柯林斯例句
- 2. At Kukhar's instigation he joined the restaurant as an apprentice chef.
- 在庫哈裏的鼓動下,他到餐館做了廚師學徒。
來自柯林斯例句
- 3. An appeal fund was launched at the instigation of the President.
- 總統授意發起了一項救援基金。
來自《權威詞典》
- 4. At his instigation we conceal the fact from the authorities.
- 我們受他的慫恿向當局隱瞞了事實.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
- 5. Yesterday's riot broke out at the instigation of an unknown politician.
- 昨日的暴亂是由一個不知名的政客煽動起來的.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》