agitateKK [ˈædʒəˌtet] ｜ /ˈædʒəˌteɪt/
GEPT 中高級
C2verb
move back and forth or shake
The washing machine agitated the clothes vigorously to remove the dirt and stains.
搖動；攪動
C2verb
change the position or arrangement of something
She agitated the laundry in the washing machine to ensure it was evenly cleaned.
翻攪；使移位
C2verb
make someone feel excited or disturbed
The passionate speaker was able to agitate the crowd with his powerful words, causing them to cheer loudly and become emotionally invested in the cause.
C2verb
work hard to achieve a goal or promote a cause
The volunteers began to agitate for better education funding by organizing rallies and meeting with local politicians.
C2verb
try to stir up public opinion or provoke a reaction
The politician gave a passionate speech to agitate the crowd and rally them behind his cause.
C2verb
move slightly
He gently agitated the paintbrush to create soft strokes on the canvas.