arousal

英 [əˈraʊzl]

美 [əˈraʊzl]

n.  (性欲的)激起，激发; 唤起;激起

复数：arousals　

IELTS

BNC.10768 / COCA.9686

柯林斯词典

• N-UNCOUNT （性欲的）激起，激发
  Arousalis the state of being sexually excited.
  1. ...sexual arousal...
     性欲的激起
  2. Use this technique to control your level of arousal.
     用这种方法来控制性兴奋程度。
• N-UNCOUNT 唤起;激起
  Arousalis a state in which you feel excited or very alert, for example as a result of fear, stress, or anger.
  1. Thinking angry thoughts can provoke strong physiological arousal.
     想着生气的事情能激起强烈的生理反应。

英英释义

noun

• the act of arousing
  1. the purpose of art is the arousal of emotions
  Synonym:rousing
• mutual sexual fondling prior to sexual intercourse
  Synonym:foreplaystimulation
• awakening from sleep
• a state of heightened physiological activity

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