及物动词
1. 造成；引起；导致
To generate something means to cause it to begin and develop.
2. 产生（能量）；发（电）
To generate a form of energy or power means to produce it.
1. make children
e.g. Abraham begot Isaac
Men often father children but don't recognize them
Synonym: begetgetengenderfathermothersirebring forth
2. bring into existence
e.g. The new manager generated a lot of problems
The computer bug generated chaos in the office
The computer generated this image
The earthquake generated a tsunami
Synonym: bring forth
3. produce (energy)
e.g. We can't generate enough power for the entire city
The hydroelectric plant needs to generate more electricity
4. give or supply
e.g. The cow brings in 5 liters of milk
This year's crop yielded 1,000 bushels of corn
The estate renders some revenue for the family