stimulate

US /ˈstɪm.jə.leɪt/
UK /ˈstɪm.jə.leɪt/
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1.

刺激, 促進, 激勵

to encourage something to grow, develop, or become active

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The government plans to introduce measures to stimulate the economy.
政府計畫採取措施刺激經濟。
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Reading can stimulate your imagination.
閱讀可以激發你的想像力。
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encouragepromotefosterboostspur
2.

刺激, 激發, 喚醒

to make a part of the body or a sense active or more active

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The smell of coffee always stimulates my appetite.
咖啡的味道總是刺激我的食慾。
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Certain chemicals can stimulate nerve endings.
某些化學物質可以刺激神經末梢。
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arouseexciteactivateawakenrouse
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stimulatingstimulantthyroid-stimulating hormone