early 15c., from Middle French instigation and directly from Latin instigationem (nominative instigatio), noun of action from past participle stem of instigare "urge on, incite," from in- "in" (see in- (2)) + *stigare, a root meaning "to prick," from PIE root *steig- "to prick, stick, pierce" (see stick (v.)).
雙語例句
1. At Merlin's instigation, Arthur founds the Fellowship of the Round Table.
在梅林的建議下，亞瑟王創(chuàng)建了圓桌騎士團(tuán)。
來自柯林斯例句
2. At Kukhar's instigation he joined the restaurant as an apprentice chef.
在庫哈里的鼓動下，他到餐館做了廚師學(xué)徒。
來自柯林斯例句
3. An appeal fund was launched at the instigation of the President.
總統(tǒng)授意發(fā)起了一項救援基金。
來自《權(quán)威詞典》
4. At his instigation we conceal the fact from the authorities.
我們受他的慫恿向當(dāng)局隱瞞了事實.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
5. Yesterday's riot broke out at the instigation of an unknown politician.