stimulus
US /ˈstɪm.jə.ləs/
UK /ˈstɪm.jə.ləs/
1.
刺激, 刺激物
a thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue
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Light is a stimulus for the eyes.
光是眼睛的刺激物。
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The drug acts as a stimulus to the nervous system.
这种药物对神经系统起到刺激作用。
2.
激励, 刺激
a thing that arouses activity or energy in someone or something; a spur or incentive
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The tax cuts provided a much-needed stimulus to the economy.
减税为经济提供了急需的刺激。
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His encouragement was a great stimulus to her confidence.
他的鼓励对她的信心是极大的激励。