arousal

• 名词，指唤醒或刺激的行为、生理或情绪高度活跃的状态，以及变得警觉或性兴奋的过程。

A noun referring to the act of awakening or stimulating, a state of heightened physiological or emotional activity, or the process of becoming alert or sexually excited.

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1. Act of arousingB2formal

   The action of awakening or stimulating someone or something into activity or awareness.

   唤起

   • The speech caused a great arousal of public interest.
   • The arousal of curiosity is the first step in learning.
   • The sudden noise led to the arousal of the entire household.

   同义词awakeningexcitationincitementprovocationrousingstimulationstirring

2. Heightened physiological stateB2formalmedical

   A state of increased physiological activity, such as alertness, excitement, or readiness.

   唤醒

   • Physical exercise leads to a state of high arousal.
   • The patient's level of arousal was monitored after the surgery.
   • High arousal can improve performance in simple tasks.

   同义词activationagitationalertnessexcitationexcitementstimulationwakefulness

   反义词calmnesslethargy

3. Awakening from sleepB2formalmedical

   The process of waking up from a state of sleep or unconsciousness.

   觉醒

   • The alarm clock caused a sudden arousal from deep sleep.
   • Gradual arousal is better for the body than a sudden shock.
   • The patient's arousal from the coma was a positive sign.

   同义词awakeningrevivalrousingwakeningwaking

4. Sexual stimulationC1formal

   The process of becoming sexually excited or stimulated, often through mutual touch or foreplay.

   性唤起

   • Mutual arousal is an important part of a healthy intimate relationship.
   • The book discusses the psychology of sexual arousal.
   • Physical touch can lead to increased arousal between partners.

   同义词desireexcitationexcitementlustpassionstimulationtitillationturn-on