1520s, "act of pricking or stirring to action," from Latin stimulationem (nominative stimulatio) "an incitement," noun of action from past participle stem of stimulare "prick, goad, urge," from stimulus "spur, goad" (see stimulus).
双语例句
1. Many enjoy the mental stimulation of a challenging job.
很多人喜欢富有挑战性的工作所带来的强烈的精神刺激。
来自柯林斯例句
2. The playgroup provides plenty of stimulation for the children.
幼儿游戏组给孩子很多启发.
来自《简明英汉词典》
3. You don't get any intellectual stimulation in this job.
你不能从这份工作中获得任何智力启发.
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4. These youngsters need some stimulation to make them work.
为了使这些年青人工作,需要鼓励一番.
来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
5. Electric stimulation causes the regrowth of bones.
