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.
政府的資金為新業務增長起到了促進作用。
Something that causes a reaction in a person, animal, or plant.
The bright light was a strong stimulus that made the pupils contract.
強光是一種強烈的刺激,導致瞳孔收縮。