Definitions
v. To cause a feeling, interest, or reaction.
激起；引起
v. To wake someone from sleep.
唤醒
Example
The locked wooden box aroused my curiosity immediately.
那个上锁的木盒立刻引起了我的好奇。
Proposals to replace public parks with commercial buildings are likely to arouse strong opposition among local residents.
用商业建筑取代公共公园的提案很可能激起当地居民的强烈反对。
Collocations
- arouse curiosity
- arouse suspicion
- arouse interest
- arouse opposition
Word family
- arousal (n.)
Synonyms
- provoke
- awaken
Usage tip
arouse 后接宾语；arise 表示“出现”，不接宾语。
FAQ
- What does arouse mean?
- To cause a feeling, interest, or reaction. To wake someone from sleep.
- How is arouse pronounced?
- UK /əˈraʊz/, US /əˈraʊz/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
