stimulate/'stɪmjʊleɪt/

v. encourage sth to happen, develop or improve

v. [T] 刺激；激励：stimulate economic growth 刺激经济发展

◇The light stimulates the plants to grow. 光线促使植物生长。

◇stimulate one's interest 激发兴趣

音组-ulate/-jʊleɪt/

accumulate; calculate; circulate; congratulate; stimulate