新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

excite

英  [ɪkˈsaɪt]
    

[VERB]

    VERB. 动词
  • excites , exciting , excited

    1[T 及物动词] 使…激动 , 使…兴奋

    If something excites you, it makes you feel very happy, eager, or enthusiastic.

    双语例句

    例:

    I only take on work that excites me, even if it means turning down lots of money.

    我只承接让我感兴趣的工作,即使这意味着损失很多钱。

    2[T 及物动词] 激起

    If something excites a particular feeling, emotion, or reaction in someone, it causes them to experience it.

    近义词

    arouse

    双语例句

    例:

    Daniel's early exposure to motor racing did not excite his interest.

    丹尼尔早期对赛车运动的接触并没有激起他的兴趣。