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arouse

UK //əˈraʊz//US //əˈraʊz//

词源

源自中古英语 'arousen',可能来自古法语 'arouser',最终源于拉丁语 'ex-'(出来) + 'rudere'(吼叫)。

verb

❶ 引起某种情绪或反应,通常指突然或强烈的感受,如兴趣、愤怒、欲望等。

“The speech aroused strong emotions among the audience.”

(演讲在观众中激起了强烈的情感。)

“His rude behavior aroused her anger.”

(他粗鲁的行为激怒了她。)

❶ 唤醒某人或使某人从睡眠中清醒过来。

“The loud noise aroused him from his deep sleep.”

(巨大的噪音把他从熟睡中吵醒。)

“She was aroused by the sound of the alarm clock.”

(她被闹钟的声音吵醒了。)

同义词:stimulate, provoke, awaken, excite, kindle

常见短语

arouse suspicion — 引起怀疑,指某种行为或情况让人产生不信任或疑虑。

“His frequent absences from work aroused suspicion among his colleagues.”

(他频繁的缺勤引起了同事们的怀疑。)

arouse interest — 引起兴趣,指某事物让人产生好奇或关注。

“The new exhibition aroused great interest among art lovers.”

(新展览引起了艺术爱好者的极大兴趣。)