generate
/ˈdʒenəreɪt/
CEFR level B2Topic EconomyWord #4645 in the learning path
产生；引起
Definitions
v. Cause something to exist or happen.
产生；引起
v. Produce electricity, heat, or another form of energy.
发电；产生能量
Example
Our weekend bake sale generated enough money for new books.
我们周末的糕点义卖筹到了足够买新书的钱。
Investment in renewable energy can generate employment while reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels.
投资可再生能源可以创造就业机会，同时减少对进口化石燃料的依赖。
Collocations
- generate electricity
- generate income
- generate interest
- generate ideas
Word family
- generation (n.)
- generator (n.)
- generative (adj.)
Synonyms
- produce
- create
Usage tip
及物动词，可接电力、收入、兴趣、想法等宾语。
FAQ
- What does generate mean?
- Cause something to exist or happen. Produce electricity, heat, or another form of energy.
- How is generate pronounced?
- UK /ˈdʒenəreɪt/, US /ˈdʒenəreɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
