stimulus
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/ˈstɪmjələs/
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/ˈstɪmjələs/
Something that helps someone or something grow or improve faster.
The government's funding served as a stimulus for new business growth.
政府の資金は新規事業の成長のための刺激となりました。
Something that causes a reaction in a person, animal, or plant.
The bright light was a strong stimulus that made the pupils contract.
明るい光は瞳孔を収縮させる強い刺激でした。