| 单词 | activate |
| 释义 | activate (æktɪveɪt ) Word forms: activates , activating , activated verb [usually passive] If a device or process is activated, something causes it to start working. Video cameras with night vision can be activated by movement. [be VERB-ed] ...a voice-activated computer. [VERB-ed] Synonyms: start, move, trigger (off), stimulate activation (æktɪveɪʃən ) uncountable noun A computer controls the activation of an air bag. [+ of] Synonyms: start, triggering, turning on, switching on Collocations: activate a camera Users have to touch or speak to the device to activate the camera and must look directly at someone to record them. Times, Sunday Times Activating the camera causes eight backlit icons to appear on the decent keypad that indicate shortcuts to features such as zoom or self-timer. Times, Sunday Times Another clever system detects if the i3 has just been bumped, or tampered with, activates the cameras and sends pictures to your phone. The Sun They activated the camera and armed the descent engine. Times, Sunday Times The programmes were disguised malware which allowed the hackers to access the contents of the soldiers' phones, even enabling them to activate the cameras and microphones. Times, Sunday Times He uses codes from the pages to activate the machine. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It's really about the public activating the machines that cause the building to make noises that are vaguely musical. Times, Sunday Times Using the disks, they activate the machines and use them to protect the colony. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This activates the machine, which lowers the sweep to the guard position. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 When turned toward the organist, the wheel would activate a mechanism that would add stops to the registration. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Each press of the trigger fires a cartridge, using the energy of the cartridge to activate the mechanism so that the next cartridge may be fired immediately. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The boss activated a mechanism that made a large wall slide sideways, revealing his hideout made of reinforced concrete with walls up to 15ft thick. Times, Sunday Times He described the incident stating that he fell and accidentally activated the mechanism because his shoe laces were untied. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Outside in the shop, an operator activates a mechanism on the pressing machine that releases the disguised armored door. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The patients practised activating the muscles to control a virtual hand on a computer screen. Times, Sunday Times These are a good way to work and activate the muscles of the gluteus maximus, hamstrings and lower back. The Sun You need to exercise to activate your muscles as much as possible. Times, Sunday Times The released serotonin activates the muscles used for feeding, while octopamine suppresses them. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The subjects were unable to consistently activate their muscles during sustained use, despite having normal muscle tissue. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Antagonists do not maintain the ability to activate a receptor. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Full agonists bind (have affinity for) and activate a receptor, producing full efficacy at that receptor. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The product works because the vapour contains menthol, which activates a receptor in the skin causing a cooling effect that relieves pain. The Sun The two side-chains are important for binding to and activating the receptors. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Recently the ligand activating this receptor was found. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The control unit uses this signal to activate the switch/relay to turn equipment on or off. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 For example, in order to activate a switch, players must first open a safe and use the matches found within to start a boiler. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Fortunately a felt-tip pen was sufficient to activate the switch. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 To accomplish this the pilot activates a switch or mechanical handle in the cockpit, which releases the up-lock. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Some variants employ a simulated bag, wherein the player's pressure on the bag activates a switch maintaining a constant tone. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They tied up a cashier and a security guard minutes before the guard was due to activate the alarm system. Times, Sunday Times Fire alarms and other emergency switches are typically non-reversible, using a piece of glass which must be broken to activate the alarm. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 U-boat order to activate the alarm and begin a crash dive. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Once detected, an electronic signal can activate an alarm or a camera that can capture an image or video of the motioner. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The signal locks or unlocks the doors and in some cases activates an alarm. Times, Sunday Times Such clustering allows them to activate automatically, so that they can proceed to activate the effector caspases. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The blowout preventer on the sea-bed, which should have been activated automatically to seal the well after the explosion, was rendered impotent because its battery was not charged. Times, Sunday Times The patent explains that the mechanism could be activated automatically by sensors that detect when a user wants to put the shoe on. Times, Sunday Times The fan activates automatically when a separate sensor unit detects high levels of pollution. Times, Sunday Times Once the secondary feedwater pumps stopped, three auxiliary pumps activated automatically. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It can also act as a tracker and be activated remotely. Times, Sunday Times It could also be activated remotely by entering a password on another handset. Times, Sunday Times They are especially valuable in tunnels, where safety equipment can be activated remotely based upon information provided by the cameras and other sensors. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Mobile phone microphones can be activated remotely by security agencies or telcos, without any need for physical access. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It represents the general use of music to reduce stress, depression, or anxiety; induce relaxation or sleep; activate the body; and improve memory or awareness. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 To maximise the effects, experts suggest including some resistance or weight training that will fully activate the body's fat-burning mechanisms. Times, Sunday Times Moreover, stress hormones activate the body's fight or flight reactions, causing the body to redirect blood supply from the digestive system to muscles. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 She offers no evidence that reading a book and reading from a screen activate the brain differently. Times, Sunday Times The scientists wanted to test whether preferences could be manipulated by artificially activating the brain region. Times, Sunday Times A recent study discovered a type of cell in the retina that detects these colours and activates the brain centres that control circadian rhythms, boosting memory, cognitive function and mood. Times,Sunday Times It affects those who drink it quickly due to the bubbles and alcohol triggers endorphins, which activate the brain's pleasure centre. The Sun This could have been caused by the microbe having indirectly activated the brain cells that produce serotonin. Times, Sunday Times For instance, to control a power surge or bring down the kite, you activate the brake lines by bending your wrists downwards. Times, Sunday Times It can even activate your brakes if things get too close for comfort. Times, Sunday Times This was covered by felt carpet and meant that both the front passenger and driver could activate the brakes. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The system will first prompt the driver to apply the brakes through a radio warning, failing which, the system will automatically activate the brakes and halt the train. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Pressing a button activates an alarm signal sent over the mobile phone network, which alerts an operator and locates the worker by their position relative to nearby base stations. Times, Sunday Times Passive noise cancellation blocks out sounds, but a press of a button activates the built-in microphone so you won't have to take them off to order your next drink. The Sun It also sports a strengthened form of anti-peek technology whereby a press of a button activates patterns across the screen when viewed at an angle. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 One button activates the voice dialer and another activates the camera. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 激活 Japanese: 作動させる |
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