stim·u·lant /ˈstɪmjʊlənt/ n. | a.I n. 1. 引起兴奋的食品(或饮料、药物等);兴奋剂;〈口〉酒 Coffee and tea are stimulants. 咖啡和茶都是兴奋剂。 Chauffeurs are forbidden to take stimulants in the day. 汽车司机白天不得饮酒。 2. 刺激物,激励物;(促使行动的)动机,影响力 Hope is a stimulant. 希望激励人们向前。 The proposals will be promoted as stimulants for sagging business. 这些建议将予推行,以刺激日益萎缩的商业。 II a. = stimulating