释义 |
stim·u·lant I. \ˈstimyələnt sometimes ÷-məl-\ noun (-s) Etymology: Latin stimulant, stimulans, present participle of stimulare 1. : an agent that produces a temporary increase of the functional activity of a tissue (as the central nervous system) either by direct action (as by excitation) or indirect (as by removal of inhibiting influences) 2. : stimulus 3. : an alcoholic beverage — not used technically II. adjective Etymology: Latin stimulant-, stimulans, present participle of stimulare : that stimulates |