stimulate /ˈstɪmjʊˌleɪt/ CET4 TEM4 ( stimulating, stimulated, stimulates )

• 1. 

  V-T To stimulate something means to encourage it to begin or develop further. 鼓励; 刺激

  例：

  America's priority is rightly to stimulate its economy.

  美国的首要任务自然是刺激经济。

• 2. 

  stimulation N-UNCOUNT 鼓励; 刺激

  例：

  ...an economy in need of stimulation.

  …一个需要刺激的经济。

• 3. 

  V-T If you are stimulated by something, it makes you feel full of ideas and enthusiasm. 激励 [usu passive]

  例：

  Bill was stimulated by the challenge.

  比尔受到该挑战的激励。

• 4. 

  stimulating ADJ 激励的

  例：

  It is a complex yet stimulating book.

  这是一本复杂却能引发兴趣的书。

• 5. 

  V-T If something stimulates a part of a person's body, it causes it to move or start working. 刺激 (身体器官)

  例：

  Exercise stimulates the digestive and excretory systems.

  运动刺激消化和排泄系统。

• 6. 

  stimulating ADJ 刺激的

  例：

  ...the stimulating effect of adrenaline.

  …肾上腺素的刺激作用。