excite
/ɪkˈsaɪt/
CEFR level B1Topic EmotionWord #3176 in the learning path
使兴奋；使激动
Definitions
v. to make someone feel enthusiastic and eager
使兴奋；使激动
v. to cause a particular feeling or reaction
激起；引发
Example
Trips to the seaside always excite my younger sister.
去海边玩总能让我妹妹兴奋不已。
Interactive science exhibitions can excite young visitors and encourage them to explore scientific ideas independently.
互动式科学展览能让年轻参观者兴奋起来，并鼓励他们自主探索科学概念。
Collocations
- excite interest
- excite curiosity
- excite the imagination
Word family
- excited (adj.)
- exciting (adj.)
- excitement (n.)
Synonyms
- thrill
- stimulate
Antonyms
- bore
Usage tip
人感到兴奋用excited；事物令人兴奋用exciting。
FAQ
- What does excite mean?
- to make someone feel enthusiastic and eager to cause a particular feeling or reaction
- How is excite pronounced?
- UK /ɪkˈsaɪt/, US /ɪkˈsaɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
