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overstimulation

UK/əʊvəstɪmjʊ'leɪʃən/US/əʊvəstɪmjʊ'leɪʃən/
C2

Definitions

n.

Excessive stimulation of the senses, mind, or body.

过度刺激

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
over-excessively, above
+
stimulationprick, goad; quench, put out
=overstimulation

over- (too much) + stimulation = too much stimulation. Common in discussions of screens, noise, and sensory overload.

Common Collocations

  • 1.sensory overstimulation感官过度刺激

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Too much screen time can lead to overstimulation in young children.

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