excite
🇬🇧 UK/ik'sait/🇺🇸 US
NGSL 2kTOEFLC2
Definitions
v.
To cause someone to feel enthusiasm or eagerness; to arouse a feeling or reaction.
使兴奋,激励,激起
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.excite interest激发兴趣
- 2.excite curiosity激起好奇心
Example Sentences
- 1.
The coach's inspiring speech continued to excite the athletes before the championship match.
- 2.
New discoveries in space exploration excite the imagination of scientists worldwide.