1. 发电机
A generator is a machine which produces electricity.
2. 促使…发生的人（或事物）；产生者
A generator of something is a person, organization, product, or situation which produces it or causes it to happen.
1. engine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy by electromagnetic induction
2. an apparatus that produces a vapor or gas
3. an electronic device for producing a signal voltage
4. someone who originates or causes or initiates something
e.g. he was the generator of several complaints