generate /ˈdʒenəreit/ vt. 1.发电，产生(热量)等：The machine generates electricity (gas, steam, etc.). 这机器发电(产煤气，产蒸汽)。Steam is generated in a boiler. 蒸汽是在锅炉里产生的。［考句］Extensive reporting on television has helped to generate interest in a wide variety of sports and activities.电视上的广泛报道有助于人们对各种体育活动产生兴趣。2.引起，导致：His kind smile soon generated friendliness. 他的和蔼笑容产生了友好的感觉。Loud laughter was generated all through the crowd. 在整个人群中引起哄堂大笑。
generation /ˌdʒenəˈreiʃən/ n. 1.［u］发(电)，产生(热等): the generation of heat by friction 摩擦产生的热Falling water may be used for the generation of electricity. 瀑布可以用来发电。2.［c］一代，一辈: build up a new generation 造就一代新人；the last/past generation 上一代；the rising generation/a young generation 年青一代
generator /ˈdʒenəreitə/ n. ［c］发动机，发生器：an A.C. (D.C.) generator 交流（直流）发电机；an electric generator 发电机；a gas generator 煤气/汽体发生器
