to stir up
[phrase form: stir]
01
激起, 引发
to cause strong feelings, often unpleasant ones
Transitive: to stir up an emotion or reaction
例子
The sudden announcement of layoffs stirred up anxiety among the employees.
突然宣布的裁员消息在员工中激起了焦虑。
The political scandal has stirred up public outrage and demands for accountability.
政治丑闻激起了公众的愤怒和对问责的要求。
02
搅拌, 搅动
to alter the arrangement or position of something
Transitive: to stir up an arrangement
例子
In order to evenly distribute the heat, it 's necessary to stir up the coals in the barbecue.
为了均匀分布热量，有必要在烧烤时搅动煤炭。
It's important to stir the soil up in the garden bed to promote better aeration for the plants.
在花园床中搅动土壤以促进植物更好的通气是很重要的。
03
激励, 鼓舞
to motivate someone to do something, making them feel a strong sense of responsibility or determination to act
Transitive: to stir up sth
例子
The coach's inspiring speech stirred up the team, urging them to give their best on the field.
教练鼓舞人心的演讲激励了团队，敦促他们在球场上全力以赴。
Her passionate plea stirred up the community, leading to a collective effort to address the local issues.
她充满激情的恳求激起了社区，导致集体努力解决当地问题。
04
煽动, 挑起
to intentionally try to cause trouble or arguments
Transitive: to stir up trouble or conflict
例子
The instigator in the group always found a way to stir up tension during meetings.
小组中的煽动者总是在会议期间找到挑起紧张的方法。
The tabloid newspaper had a reputation for stirring up scandals to boost its sales.
这家小报以煽动丑闻来提高销量而闻名。
05
扬起, 搅动
to disturb particles in a material, like soil and causing them to move in the air or water
Transitive: to stir up particles
例子
The strong wind stirred up the dust on the construction site, making it difficult for workers to see.
强风卷起了建筑工地上的灰尘，使工人难以看清。
The children running through the dry field stirred up clouds of dust, making the air hazy.
孩子们跑过干燥的田野，扬起了尘土，使空气变得朦胧。
