◙ verb, [with obj.] 1. evoke or awaken (a feeling, emotion, or response) • 唤起，激起(感觉、情绪或回应） »something about the man aroused the guard's suspicions. 这个人的某种形迹引起了卫兵的怀疑。 »the letter aroused in him a sense of urgency. 那封信让他有了紧迫感。 excite or provoke (someone) to anger or strong emotions • 燃起(某人的）怒气；煽起(某人的）强烈情感 »an ability to influence the audience and to arouse the masses. 影响听众，煽动大众的能力。 excite (someone) sexually • 激起(某人的）性欲 »his touch, which had so aroused her moments before, unnerved her now. 他的触摸刚才还让她兴奋，现在却让她感到不安。 »[as adj. aroused] she told him how aroused she was. 她告诉他她是多么兴奋。 2. awaken (someone) from sleep • 唤醒 »she had been aroused from deep slumber. 她在熟睡中被唤醒。
【派生】
♦ arousable adjective ♦ arousal noun
【语源】
1. late 16th cent.: from rouse,on the pattern of the pair of rise, arise