a·rouse /əˈraʊz/ vt. | vi. ❶ vt. 1. 使…奋发；使…行动起来；激起…的情欲 The new force aroused the people. 新的势力发动了人民。 A man like Tom will be aroused. Don't worry. 不必担心，像汤姆这样的人会奋发起来。 2. 引起；唤起；激起 The program is certain to arouse opposition. 那个纲领一定会引起反对。 The music aroused an intense feeling of homesickness in him. 那音乐激起他强烈的乡思。 3. 唤醒 The noise aroused me from sleep. 喧闹声把我从睡梦中吵醒。 ❷ vi. 醒来；发奋；激动