a·gi·tate /ˈædʒɪteɪt/ verb 1 [intransitiveI]PPGARGUE to argue strongly in public for something you want, especially a political or social change 煽动,鼓动;宣传agitate for/against unions agitating for higher pay 工会强烈要求增加工资
agitate to do something His family are agitating to get him freed. 他的家人在多方游说将他释放。
2 [transitiveT] formalUPSET 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。
3. [transitiveT]LIQUIDSHAKE technical to shake or mix a liquid quickly 摇动;搅动〔液体〕 agitate to do something• His family are agitating to get him home.