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stimulate

英['stɪmjʊleɪt] 美['stɪmjə'let]
  • vt. 刺激;鼓舞,激励
  • vi. 起刺激作用;起促进作用

英英释意


1. act as a stimulant;
"The book stimulated her imagination"
"This play stimulates"
2. cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner;
"The ads induced me to buy a VCR"
"My children finally got me to buy a computer"
"My wife made me buy a new sofa"
3. stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of;
"These stories shook the community"
"the civil war shook the country"
4. cause to be alert and energetic;
"Coffee and tea stimulate me"
"This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate"
5. cause to occur rapidly;
"the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions"
6. stir feelings in;
"stimulate my appetite"
"excite the audience"
"stir emotions"
7. provide the needed stimulus for