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.)).
双语例句
1. At Merlin's instigation, Arthur founds the Fellowship of the Round Table.
在梅林的建议下，亚瑟王创建了圆桌骑士团。
来自柯林斯例句
2. At Kukhar's instigation he joined the restaurant as an apprentice chef.
在库哈里的鼓动下，他到餐馆做了厨师学徒。
来自柯林斯例句
3. An appeal fund was launched at the instigation of the President.
总统授意发起了一项救援基金。
来自《权威词典》
4. At his instigation we conceal the fact from the authorities.
我们受他的怂恿向当局隐瞒了事实.
来自《简明英汉词典》
5. Yesterday's riot broke out at the instigation of an unknown politician.
