新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

stimulate

英  [ˈstɪmjʊleɪt]
    

[VERB]

    VERB. 动词
  • stimulates , stimulating , stimulated

    1[T 及物动词] 鼓励 , 刺激

    To stimulate something means to encourage it to begin or develop further.

    近义词

    encourage

    双语例句

    例:

    America's priority is rightly to stimulate its economy.

    美国的首要任务自然是刺激经济。

    例:

    The Russian health service has stimulated public interest in home cures.

    俄罗斯的医疗服务激发了公众对家庭治疗的兴趣。

    2[T 及物动词] 激励 , 使充满热情

    If you are stimulated by something, it makes you feel full of ideas and enthusiasm.

    双语例句

    例:

    Bill was stimulated by the challenge.

    这个挑战让比尔热情高涨。

    3[T 及物动词] 刺激(身体器官)

    If something stimulates a part of a person's body, it causes it to move or start working.

    双语例句

    例:

    Exercise stimulates the digestive and excretory systems.

    运动刺激消化和排泄系统。

    例:

    The body is stimulated to build up resistance.

    刺激身体以增强抵抗力。

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