发动

发动

To start, launch, initiate, or mobilize.

Here, '发动' means 'to start,' referring to starting a vehicle.

他发动了汽车，准备出发。

He started the car, getting ready to depart.

In this context, '发动' translates to 'to initiate' or 'to launch,' as it pertains to starting a war.

这个国家发动了一场战争。

This country initiated a war.

Here, '发动' means 'to mobilize,' used to describe organizing or motivating a group of people.

我们需要发动全员的力量来完成这个任务。

We need to mobilize the efforts of all members to complete this task.