arouse

• 动词，指唤醒、激起或引发某种感觉、情绪或反应。

A verb used to indicate the act of awakening, stirring up, or provoking a feeling, emotion, or reaction.

1. Stimulate or awakenB2formal

   To cause a feeling, emotion, or reaction to occur.

   激起

   • The speech aroused strong emotions in the audience.
   • His actions aroused suspicion among the neighbors.
   • The documentary aroused public interest in the issue.

   同义词awakenelicitevokeexciteinstigatekindleprovokestimulatetrigger

   反义词allaycalmquellsoothesuppress

2. Wake from sleepB2formal

   To wake someone from sleep.

   叫醒

   • The noise aroused him from his deep sleep.
   • She was aroused by the sound of the alarm clock.
   • The baby was gently aroused for feeding.

   同义词awakenrousewakewaken

3. Sexual stimulationC1formal

   To excite or stimulate sexual desire.

   激起性欲

   • The romantic music aroused her passion.
   • He was aroused by her touch.
   • The scene in the film was designed to arouse the audience.

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