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arouses

UK //əˈraʊzɪz//US //əˈraʊzɪz//

词源

源自中古英语 'arousen',可能来自古法语 'arouser',意为'唤醒'或'激起',最终源自拉丁语 'ex-'(向外)和 'rudere'(吼叫)。

verb

❶ 引起或激发某种情感、兴趣或反应,通常指强烈的情绪或行为反应。

“The speech aroused great enthusiasm among the audience.”

(演讲在观众中激起了极大的热情。)

“The mysterious story aroused his curiosity.”

(这个神秘的故事引起了他的好奇心。)

❶ 唤醒某人或使其从睡眠中清醒过来。

“The alarm clock aroused him from his deep sleep.”

(闹钟把他从熟睡中惊醒。)

“She was aroused by the sound of thunder.”

(她被雷声惊醒了。)

同义词:stimulates, excites, provokes, awakens, kindles

常见短语

arouse suspicion — 引起怀疑,指某种行为或情况让人产生疑虑或警觉。

“His strange behavior aroused suspicion among his colleagues.”

(他奇怪的行为引起了同事们的怀疑。)

arouse interest — 激发兴趣,指某事或某人引起了人们的关注或好奇心。

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

(新展览在艺术爱好者中引起了极大的兴趣。)