stimulant

US /ˈstɪm.jə.lənt/
UK /ˈstɪm.jə.lənt/
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1.

兴奋剂, 刺激物

a substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body

:
Caffeine is a common stimulant found in coffee and tea.
咖啡因是咖啡和茶中常见的兴奋剂
The doctor prescribed a mild stimulant to help with fatigue.
医生开了一种温和的兴奋剂来帮助缓解疲劳。
2.

刺激物, 推动力

a thing that stimulates development or activity

:
The new policy acted as a stimulant for economic growth.
新政策成为经济增长的刺激因素
The competition served as a great stimulant for innovation.
竞争是创新的巨大推动力