to start (a machine) · (fig.) to set in motion · to launch (an operation) · to activate (a plan)

qǐ dòng

q+ǐ·3rd toned+òng·4th tone

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You must reboot your computer.

你必须重新启动你的电脑。

Tom got in the car and started the engine.

汤姆上了车，启动了发动机。

Reluctantly, he started the engine and drove off.

他不情愿地启动引擎开车走了。

You need to reboot your computer.

你需要重新启动电脑。

Reboot the computer.

把电脑重新启动

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