actuate /ˈæktʃʊˌeɪt/ ( actuating, actuated, actuates )

• 1. 

  V-T If something actuates a device, the device starts working. If a person is actuated by an emotion, that emotion makes them act in a certain way. 驱动; 驱使

  例：

  The flow of current actuates the signal.

  电流驱动信号。

  例：

  They were actuated by desire.

  他们被欲望所驱使。