stimulus
noun[C]
uk/ˈstɪm.jə.ləs/us/ˈstɪm.jə.ləs/pluralstimuliuk/ˈstɪm.jʊ.laɪ/C2
something thatcausesgrowthoractivity:
刺激(物),激励(物);促进因素Foreigninvestmenthas been a stimulustotheindustry.外国投资促进了该产业的发展。
Thebookwillprovidea stimulustoresearchin this veryimportantarea.这本书将会对这一重要领域的研究起促进作用。
biologyspecialized
something thatcausespartof thebodytoreact:
(使身体部位产生反应的)刺激Thetipof thetongueissensitivetosaltandsweetstimuli and the back of thetongueissensitivetobitterstimuli.舌尖对糖和盐的刺激很敏感,而舌根则对苦味的刺激很敏感。
Encouraging and urging on
- abet
- barrack forsomeone
- bread
- bring
- bringsomeoneout
- cheer
- get in there!idiom
- get out of here!idiom
- go on
- good/great/lovely stuff!idiom
- goose
- mentor
- pave the wayidiom
- pep talk
- permit
- prepare
- prepare the groundidiom
- spur
- stoke
- urge
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