arouse

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Definitions

v.

To stir up or provoke a feeling or reaction; to wake someone from sleep; to sexually stimulate.

唤起,激起(情感);唤醒;激起性欲

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
aprefix
+
rousestem
=arouse

Common Collocations

  • 1.arouse interest引起兴趣
  • 2.arouse curiosity激发好奇心

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The alarm aroused him from sleep.

  • 2.

    The speech aroused strong emotions in the audience.

  • 3.

    The speech aroused great enthusiasm in the audience.

  • 4.

    The alarm clock aroused him from his deep sleep.

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