stimulating

• 形容事物能激发人的兴趣、思考或活力，使人变得活跃或有动力。

Describes something that encourages activity, interest, or thought.

1. Intellectually excitingB2formal

   Causing interest, enthusiasm, or mental activity.

   启发性

   • The lecture was highly stimulating and full of new ideas.
   • She finds philosophical debates very stimulating.
   • A stimulating conversation can last for hours.

   同义词challengingexcitinginspiringinterestingintriguinginvigoratingtantalizingthought-provoking

   反义词boringdullmonotonoustediousuninspiringuninteresting

2. Physically invigoratingB2formal

   Causing increased energy or activity in the body.

   提神的

   • The cold water had a stimulating effect on his circulation.
   • Caffeine is a well-known stimulating substance.
   • The massage was both relaxing and stimulating.

   同义词bracingenergizingexhilaratinginvigoratingrefreshingrestorativerevivingtonicvitalizing

   反义词calmingsedativesoothing

• 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