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Chinese dictionary
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v.launch; mount; start; initiate; engine on; kick over
武装部队对叛军发动了反击。
The armed forces launched a counter-attack against the rebels.
我们在敌人最意想不到的时候发动了进攻。
We hit the enemy when they least expected it.
警方发动了一次打击毒贩的大规模行动。
The police have launched a major operation against drug suppliers.
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- 2
v.start a machine; get a machine started; set a machine going
天气太冷,柴油机很难发动。
It is too cold to start a diesel engine.
汽车无法发动起来。
The car won't start.
我今天早上没法让这汽车发动起来。
I couldn't get the car to start this morning.
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- 3
v.mobilize; arouse; stimulate; call into action
发动公众积极性
arouse public enthusiasm
放手发动民众
unrestrained mobilization of the masses
我们要发动全班同学。
We need to call the whole class into action.