/ˈstɪmjʊˌleɪt/
If something is stimulating, it encourages new ideas.
（物）有启发性的
~ sthto make sth develop or become more active; to encourage sth 促进；激发；激励
The exhibition has stimulated interest in her work.
展览增进了人们对她作品的兴趣。
The article can be used to stimulate discussion among students.
这篇文章可用来活跃学生的讨论。
to make sb interested and excited about sth 刺激；使兴奋
~ sb
Parents should give children books that stimulate them.
父母应给孩子能启发他们的书。
Both men and women are stimulated by erotic photos (= sexually).
色情照片对男女都有刺激作用。
~ sb to do sth
The Conference stimulated him to study the subject in more depth.
这次会议促使他更深入地研究那个课题。