stimulate

1. V-T To stimulate something means to encourage it to begin or develop further. 鼓勵(lì); 刺激

America's priority is rightly to stimulate its economy. 美國的首要任務(wù)自然是刺激經(jīng)濟(jì)。

2. stimulationN-UNCOUNT 鼓勵(lì); 刺激

...an economy in need of stimulation. …一個(gè)需要刺激的經(jīng)濟(jì)。

3. V-T If you are stimulated by something, it makes you feel full of ideas and enthusiasm. 激勵(lì)[usu passive]

Bill was stimulated by the challenge. 比爾受到該挑戰(zhàn)的激勵(lì)。

4. stimulatingADJ 激勵(lì)的

It is a complex yet stimulating book. 這是一本復(fù)雜卻能引發(fā)興趣的書。

5. V-T If something stimulates a part of a person's body, it causes it to move or start working. 刺激 (身體器官)

Exercise stimulates the digestive and excretory systems. 運(yùn)動(dòng)刺激消化和排泄系統(tǒng)。

6. stimulatingADJ 刺激的

...the stimulating effect of adrenaline. …腎上腺素的刺激作用。