单词 | arouse |
释义 | a·rouse ![]() tr.v. a·roused, a·rous·ing, a·rous·es 1. a. To cause (someone) to be active, attentive, or excited: The report aroused them to take action. The insult aroused him to anger. b. To stimulate sexual desire in. 2. To give rise to (a feeling, for example); stir up: The odd sight aroused our curiosity. See Synonyms at provoke. 3. To awaken (someone) from sleep. [From ROUSE, on the model of such pairs as rise, arise.] a·rousal n. |
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