stimulate
verb
ˈstɪmjʊəleɪt
verb
1
to
encourage
or
help
an
activity
to
begin
or
develop
further
刺激，促使，促进
stimulate
growth/demand/the
economy
etc
the
President’s
plan
to
stimulate
economic
growth
总统刺激经济增长的计划
2
to
encourage
someone
by
making
them
excited
about
and
interested
in
something
激发，鼓励，激励
Her
interest
in
art
was
stimulated
by
her
father.
她对艺术的兴趣是她父亲激发的。
stimulate
sb
to
do
sth
An
inspiring
teacher
can
stimulate
students
to
succeed.
一位具启发能力的教师能够激励学生取得成功。
3
to
make
a
plant
or
part
of
the
body
become
active
or
stronger
使活跃; 使强壮
Light
stimulates
plant
growth.
光促进植物的生长。
Children
need
variety
and
stimulation.
小孩子需要变点花样并给点刺激。