vt.

1. 产生，发生（热，电，光等）
   A dynamo is used to generate electricity.

   发电机用于发电。

2. 造成，引起
   Investment generates higher incomes.

   投资带来更高的收入。

3. 生育，生殖

v.

1. cause to arise or come about.
2. produce (energy, especially electricity).
3. Mathematics  & Linguistics  produce (a set or sequence of items) by performing mathematical or logical operations on an initial set.
   ▸Mathematics  form (a line, surface, or solid) by notionally moving a point, line, or surface.