stimulus
/ˈstɪmjələs/
CEFR level C1Topic EconomyWord #5893 in the learning path
促进因素；刺激
Definitions
n. Something that encourages activity, growth, or change.
促进因素；刺激
n. Something that causes a physical or mental response.
刺激物；刺激因素
Example
The prize provided a stimulus for her daily practice.
这个奖项激励她每天练习。
Investment in renewable energy can provide a powerful stimulus to economic growth while reducing emissions.
投资可再生能源可以在减少排放的同时，有力地促进经济增长。
Collocations
- a stimulus to growth
- economic stimulus
- respond to a stimulus
Word family
- stimulate (v.)
- stimulation (n.)
- stimulating (adj.)
Synonyms
- incentive
- impetus
Usage tip
复数是stimuli；stimulus to中的to是介词。
FAQ
- What does stimulus mean?
- Something that encourages activity, growth, or change. Something that causes a physical or mental response.
- How is stimulus pronounced?
- UK /ˈstɪmjələs/, US /ˈstɪmjələs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
