induce
verb formal uk/ɪnˈdjuːs/ us/ɪnˈduːs/
(PERSUADE)
[ T + obj + to infinitive ]诱使;劝说
to persuade someone to do something
They induced her to take the job by promising editorial freedom. 他们向她保证有编辑自由,以劝服她接受这项工作。
Nothing could induce me (= I definitely cannot be persuaded) to climb a mountain/ride a bike. 没有什么能诱使我去爬山/骑自行车的。
(CAUSE)
[ T ]导致
to cause something to happen
Pills for seasickness often induce drowsiness. 晕船药经常会令人昏昏欲睡。
[ T ]催生;引产
to use a drug to make a pregnant woman start giving birth
In this hospital, twins are often induced. 在这家医院生育双胞胎常常要引产的。