actuate
v[Tn]
(fml 文)
1 make (a machine, an electrical device, etc) move or work; make (a process) begin 使(机器, 电器等)开动, 发动; 使(一过程)开始.
2 cause (sb) to act; motivate 使(某人)行动; 促使
He was actuated solely by greed. 他完全是受了贪欲的驱使.
Imagine their surprise and delight when they broke open the packing cases and found that the fourth engine was sweet as honey -- still in perfect condition.