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一. cause to be alert and energeticpB5中文字网
e.g. Coffee and tea stimulate me
This herbal infusion doesn't stimulatepB5中文字网
Synonym: arousebraceenergizeenergiseperk uppB5中文字网
二. act as a stimulantpB5中文字网
e.g. The book stimulated her imagination
This play stimulatespB5中文字网
Synonym: excitepB5中文字网
三. cause to do
cause to act in a specified mannerpB5中文字网
e.g. The ads induced me to buy a VCR
My children finally got me to buy a computer
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Synonym: inducecausehavegetmakepB5中文字网
四. provide the needed stimulus forpB5中文字网
Synonym: provokepB5中文字网
五. cause to occur rapidlypB5中文字网
e.g. the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactionspB5中文字网
Synonym: inducerushhastenpB5中文字网
六. stir the feelings, emotions, or peace ofpB5中文字网
e.g. These stories shook the community
the civil war shook the countrypB5中文字网
Synonym: shakeshake upexcitestirpB5中文字网
七. stir feelings inpB5中文字网
e.g. stimulate my appetite
excite the audience
stir emotionspB5中文字网
Synonym: excitestirpB5中文字网