When the cranes or other apparatus to be worked thereby are in operation, water is passed from the cylinder through a small pipe which actuates the crane through hydraulic pressure. 威廉·亨利·杜利特.世纪发明.
Does he not on the contrary feel a freedom of will within him, which, though you may call it fallacious, still actuates him as he decides? 玛丽·雪莱.最后一个人.
That object which actuates and animates me in all my gigantic labours, Sir,' replied Pott, with a calm smile: 'my country's good. 查尔斯·狄更斯.匹克威克外传.