| 释义 |
Verb: stimulate 'stimyu`leyt- Act as a stimulant
"The book stimulated her imagination"; "This play stimulates"
- excite - Cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner
- induce, cause, have, get, make - Stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
- shake, shake up, excite, stir - Cause to be alert and energetic
"Coffee and tea stimulate me"; "This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate"
- arouse, brace, energize, energise [Brit], perk up - Cause to occur rapidly
- induce, rush, hasten - Stir feelings in
"stimulate my appetite"
- excite, stir - Provide the needed stimulus for
- provoke
Derived forms: stimulated, stimulating, stimulates See also: stimulant, stimulation, stimulative, stimulus Type of: affect, arouse, bear on, bear upon, challenge, effect, effectuate, elicit, enkindle, evoke, fire, impact, kindle, provoke, raise, sensitise [Brit], sensitize, set up, touch, touch on Antonym: sedate, stifle Encyclopedia: Stimulate |