激发
To arouse or stimulate a feeling, interest, or reaction in someone. It is often used in the context of motivation or scientific reactions.
Examples
3 of 5这部电影激发了我想去旅行的愿望。
This movie stimulated my desire to travel.
政府出台了新政策以激发市场活力。
The government introduced new policies to stimulate market vitality.
他的话激发了我的斗志。
His words fired up my fighting spirit.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of '激' (water splashing/excitement) and '发' (to send out/occur).
Quick Quiz
好的教育应该能够___学生的创造性思维。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 激发
Examples
这部电影激发了我想去旅行的愿望。
everydayThis movie stimulated my desire to travel.
政府出台了新政策以激发市场活力。
formalThe government introduced new policies to stimulate market vitality.
他的话激发了我的斗志。
informalHis words fired up my fighting spirit.
外部压力有时能激发个体的创造力。
academicExternal pressure can sometimes stimulate an individual's creativity.
有效的奖励机制能激发员工的工作热情。
businessAn effective reward mechanism can stimulate employees' enthusiasm for work.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
激发好奇心
stimulate curiosity
激发讨论
spark discussion
激发思维
stimulate thinking
Often Confused With
激励 is specifically focused on encouraging someone to do better, while 激发 is a broader term for stimulating any reaction or feeling.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in IELTS essays regarding education, psychology, or the economy.
Common Mistakes
Sometimes confused with '引起'; '激发' usually implies a positive or energetic arousal.
Memory Tip
Think of '激' (water splashing/excitement) and '发' (to send out/occur).
Word Origin
Combining 'jī' (to surge/excite) and 'fā' (to issue/start).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
好的教育应该能够___学生的创造性思维。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 激发
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