galvanize

v.刺激;v.激起…意识,激发…行动

Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
galvanize (verb)
transitive verb
1.
a) to subject to the action of an electric current especially for the purpose of stimulating physiologically - galvanize a muscle
b) to stimulate or excite as if by an electric shock - an issue that would galvanize public opinion
2.
intransitive verb
to coat (iron or steel) with zinc , especially to immerse in molten zinc to produce a coating of zinc-iron alloy to react as if stimulated by an electric shock - they galvanized into action
Merriam-Webster Online Thesaurus
galvanize (verb)
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings
SYNONYMS:
charge, electrify, excite, exhilarate, galvanize, intoxicate, pump up, titillate, turn on
RELATED WORDS:
arouse, incite, inspire, provoke, stimulate; bewitch, captivate, charm, delight, enchant, enthrall ( enthral), hypnotize, mesmerize, rivet, spellbind; interest, intrigue, tantalize
NEAR ANTONYMS:
bore, jade, pall, tire, weary; deject, demoralize, discourage, dishearten, dispirit
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