刺激
Definition
(verb) To encourage or incite activity or growth
Examples
“在学习期间听古典音乐可以帮助刺激大脑并提高注意力。”
“老板昨晚那句批评，反而刺激了我。”
What the boss said last night actually pushed me to do better.
“这本漫画太刺激了，地铁上我都看入迷了。”
This comic was so exciting I got hooked on it on the subway.
“多开几家店，能刺激这条街的生意。”
Opening a few more shops could give this street's business a boost.
“医生说，咖啡别喝太晚，不然会刺激胃。”
The doctor said not to drink coffee too late, or it can upset your stomach.
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Other Chinese words at this level include 刻薄的, 开放的, 需要关注的, 提供, and 同情. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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