stimulate

vt.

1. 刺激；激励；使兴奋；促使[（+to/into）][O2]
   The government will do everything in its power to stimulate economic growth.

   政府将竭尽全力去刺激经济发展。

2. 促进……的功能
   The optical system of the eye stimulates cells of the retina.

   眼睛的光学系统刺激视网膜内的细胞。

   Exercise stimulates the flow of blood.

   锻炼促进血液循环。

vi.

1. 有刺激之作用；起促进作用