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四级六级考研托福雅思 Collins 3

v. act as a stimulant
v. stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
v. cause to be alert and energetic
v. stir feelings in

vt. 刺激, 激励, 鼓舞
vi. 起刺激作用

Collins 星级

3,560

BNC 频率

4,440

使用频率

stimulate 由词根 stimulus（刺激）演变而来，前缀 sti- 表示“站立”，联想到“激励”或“刺激”的意思。

例句

1. The teacher uses games to stimulate the students' interest in learning.

老师通过游戏激发学生的学习兴趣。

2. Exercise can stimulate your brain and improve your mood.

运动可以刺激你的大脑并改善你的情绪。

3. The new policy is designed to stimulate economic growth in the area.

新政策旨在刺激该地区的经济增长。