late 14c., "to lead by persuasions or other influences," from Latin inducere "lead into, bring in, introduce, conduct, persuade," from in- "into, in, on, upon" (see in- (2)) + ducere "to lead" (see duke (n.)). Meaning "to bring about," of concrete situations, etc., is from early 15c.; sense of "to infer by reasoning" is from 1560s. Electro-magnetic sense first recorded 1777. Related: Induced; inducing.
实用例句
1. He might decide that it is best to induce labour.
他也许决定最好引产。
来自柯林斯例句
2. Taking a brisk walk can often induce a feeling of well-being.
快步行走常常会使人感到身心舒畅。
来自柯林斯例句
3. Nothing would induce me to take the job.
没有什么能诱使我接受这份工作。
来自《权威词典》
4. Certain chemicals can induce undesirable changes in the nervous system.