to begin to take effect
开始生效 (kāishǐ shēngxiào)
"The backup generator should kick in within seconds."
"备份发电机应在几秒钟内启动。" (Bèifèn fādiànjī yīng zài jǐ miǎo zhōng nèi **qǐdòng**.)
to improve one’s effort or performance
to fail to experience something enjoyable
to perform well in a difficult situation
to go shopping for a long time until you are tired
to accept or take on a responsibility
to express yourself so that others understand you easily