stimulation, übersetzung im Collins English Cobuild & Thesaurus Wörterbuch

stimulate (stimulates 3rd person present) (stimulating present participle) (stimulated past tense & past participle )

1  verb To stimulate something means to encourage it to begin or develop further.
America's priority is rightly to stimulate its economy...  V n
The Russian health service has stimulated public interest in home cures.  V n
♦ stimulation    n-uncount
...an economy in need of stimulation.

2  verb If you are stimulated by something, it makes you feel full of ideas and enthusiasm.
usu passive
Bill was stimulated by the challenge...  be V-ed
I was stimulated to examine my deepest thoughts.  be V-ed to-inf
♦ stimulating  adj
It is a complex yet stimulating book..., The atmosphere was always stimulating.
♦ stimulation  n-uncount usu with supp
Many enjoy the mental stimulation of a challenging job.

3  verb If something stimulates a part of a person's body, it causes it to move or start working.
Exercise stimulates the digestive and excretory systems...  V n
The body is stimulated to build up resistance.  be V-ed to-inf
♦ stimulating  adj
...the stimulating effect of adrenaline.
♦ stimulation  n-uncount usu with supp
...physical stimulation., ...the chemical stimulation of drugs.