generate
柯林斯词典
1. V-T To generate something means to cause it to begin and develop. 造成
The labour secretary said the reforms would generate new jobs. 劳动部长说这些改革将带来新的工作。
2. V-T To generate a form of energy or power means to produce it. 产生 (电等能量)
The company, New England Electric, burns coal to generate power. 新英格兰电力公司燃烧煤来发电。
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generate /ˈdʒɛnəˌreɪt/ (generating,generated,generates)
剑桥词典
- The proposed tidal barrage would generate enough electricity to supply between 60,000 and 80,000 homes .
- The ecological effects of the factory need to be balanced against the employment it generates.
- The publicity generated by the court case has given a welcome boost to our sales .
- Her latest film has generated a lot of interest .
- Surveyors say the fault line is capable of generating a major earthquake once in a hundred years .
generate verb [T] (CREATE)
to cause something to exist造成，引起；使存在
Her latest film has generated a lot of interest /excitement . 她最近的一部影片引起了广泛的兴趣／使众多观众很是兴奋。
The new development will generate 1,500 new jobs . 新开发项目将会创造1500个新的就业岗位。
Selling food will increase the club's ability to generate revenue /income . 出售食品将会提升俱乐部的创收能力。
例句
generate verb [T] (MAKE ENERGY)
to produce energy in a particular form（以某种形式）产生，发生（能量等）
The wind farm may be able to generate enough electricity /power for 2,000 homes . 这座风力发电站发的电或许足以供2000个家庭之用。 返回 generate