新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

arouse

英  [əˈraʊz]
    

[VERB]

    VERB. 动词
  • arouses , arousing , aroused

    1[T 及物动词] 引起

    If something arouses a particular reaction or attitude in people, it causes them to have that reaction or attitude.

    双语例句

    例:

    His revolutionary work in linguistics has aroused intense scholarly interest.

    他在语言学方面的革命性著作引起了强烈的学术兴趣。

    2[T 及物动词] 激起

    If something arouses a particular feeling or instinct that exists in someone, it causes them to experience that feeling or instinct strongly.

    双语例句

    例:

    The smell of frying bacon aroused his hunger.

    煎咸肉的味道激起了他的饥饿感。

    3[T 及物动词] 激起性欲

    If you are aroused by something, it makes you feel sexually excited.

    双语例句

    例:

    Some men are aroused when their partner says erotic words to them.

    一些男人在性伴侣对他们说色情话时会被撩起性欲。

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