Arouse

(v.)

1. arouse sb (from sth): wake sb from sleep

唤醒某人

e.g. He was aroused from his nap by the doorbell.

他午睡时被门铃吵醒。

e.g. The mayor's speech at the conference aroused much enthusiasum and confidence among most of the citizens.

市长在会议中的演讲唤醒大多数市民的热情和信心。

2. cause (sth) to appear; awaken

引起（某事物）；激发

e.g. Her strange behaviour aroused our suspicions.

她不寻常的举动引起我们的猜疑。

e.g. He succeeded in arousing the nation's sympathy.

他已经激发了全民的同情。

3. (a) arouse sb (from/out of sth): cause sb to become active

鼓动、鼓励、激励某人

e.g. arouse sb from apathy, inactivity, etc.

鼓励某人活跃起来、活动起来等

(b) stimulate (sb) sexually

（在性欲方面）刺激某人

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