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incite

UK //ɪnˈsaɪt//US //ɪnˈsaɪt//

词源

源自拉丁语 'incitare',由 'in-'(进入)和 'citare'(唤起、刺激)组成,字面意思是'唤起行动'。

verb

❶ 通过言语或行为故意激起他人的强烈情绪或行动,通常指煽动负面行为如暴力或骚乱。

“His speech incited the crowd to protest against the government.”

(他的演讲煽动人群抗议政府。)

“The article was accused of inciting racial hatred.”

(这篇文章被指控煽动种族仇恨。)

同义词:provoke, stimulate, agitate, instigate, rouse

常见短语

incite to violence — 煽动他人使用暴力,通常指通过言语或行为故意引发暴力行为。

“The extremist group was known for inciting to violence through online propaganda.”

(这个极端组织以通过在线宣传煽动暴力而闻名。)

incite rebellion — 煽动叛乱或反抗,通常指鼓动他人反对权威或政府。

“The revolutionary leader was executed for inciting rebellion against the monarchy.”

(这位革命领袖因煽动反对君主制的叛乱而被处决。)