stimulated

• 描述一个人受到外界刺激而被促使行动，或变得更活跃、更警觉、更有兴趣的状态。

Describes a state of being encouraged or made more active, alert, or interested.

1. Mentally excited or engagedB2formal

   Feeling mentally alert, interested, or encouraged to think or act.

   精神振奋或兴致勃勃

   • The students felt stimulated by the challenging lecture.
   • She was stimulated by the lively debate.
   • A good book can leave you feeling intellectually stimulated.

   同义词activatedanimatedarousedengagedexcitedinspiredinterestedmotivated

   反义词apatheticboredindifferentuninterested

2. Physically activated or excitedB2formal

   Caused to become more active or responsive, often in a biological or chemical context.

   受刺激的

   • The drug stimulated the patient's heart rate.
   • Exercise stimulated blood circulation throughout the body.
   • The plant's growth was stimulated by the added nutrients.

   同义词activatedarousedexcited

   反义词depressedinhibitedsuppressed

• 动词，指鼓励或激发兴趣、活动或增长，也指刺激感官或身体反应。

A verb used to indicate the act of encouraging or arousing interest, activity, or growth in something.

1. Encourage activity or growthB2formal

   To encourage or cause something to become more active, grow, or develop.

   刺激

   • The government introduced tax cuts to stimulate the economy.
   • Exercise stimulates blood circulation.
   • Caffeine can stimulate the nervous system.

   同义词activateboostencouragefostergalvanizeinvigoratemotivatepromotepromptspur

   反义词deterdiscourageinhibitstiflesuppress

2. Arouse interest or excitementB1formal

   To make someone feel interested, excited, or eager to do something.

   激发兴趣

   • The teacher used games to stimulate the students' curiosity.
   • The documentary stimulated a lot of discussion about climate change.
   • Art can stimulate the imagination.

   同义词arouseenergizeexcitefiregalvanizeinspirekindlemotivaterousestir

   反义词boredisinterestdull