stimulant
🇬🇧 UK/'stɪmjʊl(ə)nt/🇺🇸 US/'stimjulәnt/
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Definitions
n.
A substance that increases physiological or nervous activity; something that promotes energy or enthusiasm
兴奋剂,刺激物;促进因素
adj.
Having the effect of increasing bodily or mental activity
起兴奋作用的,刺激性的
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.mild stimulant温和的兴奋剂
- 2.use of stimulants使用兴奋剂
- 3.stimulant drug兴奋类药物
- 4.natural stimulant天然兴奋物质
Example Sentences
- 1.
Caffeine is the world's most widely consumed stimulant, found in coffee and tea.
- 2.
Athletes are banned from using stimulants that artificially enhance performance.
- 3.
Competition can serve as a powerful stimulant for innovation in the tech industry.