excite

• 动词，表示使人产生强烈的兴奋、热情、期待或激动情绪。

A verb used to express the act of causing strong feelings of enthusiasm, eagerness, or arousal in someone.

1. Make enthusiasticA2formal

   To cause someone to feel very enthusiastic, eager, or happy about something.

   使兴奋

   • The news of the trip excited the children.
   • Her speech excited the audience to take action.
   • The prospect of a new job excited him greatly.

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2. Stimulate or arouseB2formal

   To cause a particular feeling, reaction, or activity to happen.

   激起

   • The experiment excited a lot of interest in the scientific community.
   • His comments excited a heated debate among the panel.
   • The new policy excited both support and criticism.

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3. Cause sexual arousalB2formal

   To cause someone to feel sexual desire or arousal.

   使性兴奋

   • The romantic scene in the movie excited her.
   • He was excited by her touch.
   • Certain scents can excite the senses.

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