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engender

/ɛnˈdʒɛndɚ/

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1 · verb

cause a feeling or situation to develop

引起；造成

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Unclear rules can engender mistrust among employees.
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规则不清容易在员工之间造成不信任。
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Pronunciation: /ɛnˈdʒɛndɚ/

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