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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-derived
stimprick, goad, quench
+
ulconnector
+
antperforming, being in a state
=stimulant

Common 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.

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