stir

• 名词，指激动、兴奋或骚动的状态，也指用勺子或其他工具搅拌物质的行为。

A noun referring to a state of excitement, disturbance, or commotion, or the act of mixing a substance by moving a spoon or other implement around in it.

1. Mix or agitationA2formal

   An act of mixing or moving something, especially a liquid, with a circular motion.

   搅拌

   • Give the soup a good stir before serving.
   • She added the sugar and gave it a quick stir.
   • A gentle stir is enough to combine the ingredients.

   同义词agitationmixswirlwhisk

2. Commotion or excitementB1informal

   A state of excitement, disturbance, or public interest.

   轰动

   • His arrival caused quite a stir among the guests.
   • The announcement created a stir in the media.
   • There was a stir of excitement when the band came on stage.

   同义词adoagitationbustlecommotiondisturbanceexcitementflurryfussto-douproar

   反义词calmpeacequietstillnesstranquility

• 动词，指用勺子或其他工具搅拌、搅动物质，也指引起轻微的动作或激起情感。

A verb used to indicate the act of mixing a substance by moving a spoon or other implement around in it, or to cause slight movement or emotion.

1. Mix ingredientsA2formalculinary

   To mix a liquid or other substance by moving an object such as a spoon around in it.

   搅拌

   • She stirred the soup slowly to avoid splashing.
   • Stir the coffee until the sugar dissolves.
   • He stirred the paint thoroughly before applying it.

   同义词beatblendcombinefoldmixwhisk

2. B1formal

   To move slightly or begin to move, especially from a resting position.

   微动

   • The baby stirred in her sleep.
   • He didn't stir from his chair all evening.
   • A gentle breeze stirred the leaves on the ground.

   同义词budgemoveshifttwitch

   反义词restsettlesleepstill

3. Arouse emotionB2formal

   To cause a strong feeling or reaction in someone.

   激起情感

   • The speech stirred deep emotions in the audience.
   • Her story stirred a sense of compassion in everyone.
   • The documentary stirred public outrage about the issue.

   同义词affectagitateawakenevokeexcitefireinflameinspiremoveprovokerousestimulatethrilltouch

   反义词appeasecalmpacifyquellquietsoothe

短语动词变体stir up