arousal
US /əˈraʊ.zəl/
UK /əˈraʊ.zəl/
名词
1.
觉醒, 唤起, 兴奋
the state of being physiologically alert, awake, and attentive
示例:
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The loud noise caused a sudden arousal from sleep.
巨大的噪音导致从睡眠中突然惊醒。
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Caffeine can increase your level of physiological arousal.
咖啡因可以提高你的生理觉醒水平。
2.
性唤起, 性冲动
sexual excitement
示例:
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The movie contained scenes of sexual arousal.
这部电影包含性唤起的场景。
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Physical touch is a common trigger for arousal.
身体接触是性冲动的常见诱因。