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instigation

/in-sti-gey-shuhn/US // ˌɪn stɪˈgeɪ ʃən //

煽动,唆使,煽动性,怂恿

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : the act of instigating; incitement.
    • : an incentive.

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Examples

  • He believes private channels on all three platforms hosted the most aggressive planning and instigation for the Capitol siege.

  • HBO also brings valuable support, at the generous instigation of Co-President Richard Plepler.

  • At his instigation a persecution of unprecedented virulence raged like an epidemic throughout the empire.

  • There she abandoned her youthful lover at the instigation of Chatelet and of Mme. d'Espard.

  • Vegetable food in his new home was less abundant than in his old, and the instigation to agricultural pursuits was stronger.

  • At her instigation they had set out upon this adventure, which might well turn out according to any fashion that she chose.

  • At his instigation exploring parties were sent out, and one of these discovered the Brisbane river which was named after him.