rouse

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Definitions

v.

To wake someone from sleep; to stir up or excite a feeling or reaction

唤醒;激励,激起

n.

An act of arousing or waking up

唤醒,觉醒

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
rouseother
=rouse

Common Collocations

  • 1.rouse suspicion引起怀疑
  • 2.rouse from sleep从睡梦中唤醒
  • 3.rouse enthusiasm激发热情
  • 4.rouse to action激励行动

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The alarm clock failed to rouse him from his deep sleep.

  • 2.

    The coach's passionate speech roused the team's fighting spirit before the final match.

  • 3.

    The documentary roused public anger over the government's handling of the crisis.

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