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titillate

英式英标[\'tɪtə\'let]
美式音标[\'tɪtɪleɪt]

vt. 使觉得痒；使高兴

vi. 感到兴奋；被激发

中文词源

titillate 使兴奋，煽动情欲

来自拉丁语 titillare,胳痒，胳肢，拟声词，模仿咯咯笑的声音，-ate,使。

英文词源

titillate: titillate: see tit
titillate (v.): 1610s, back-formation from titillation. Related: Titillated; titillating.

实用例句

1. a story intended to titillate the imagination of the public: 意欲煽动公众想象力的故事

2. Scientific stories titillate the fancy of the school boys.: 科学故事使小学生们的想象力活跃起来.

3. In review a novel, you shall try to titillate rather than satiate the reader's interest.: 评论一本小说的时候, 你应想办法刺激而不是满足读者的兴趣.

4. The book has no artistic merit its sole aim is to titillate.: 那书毫无艺术价值,只是撩拨情欲.

5. Chilli sauce can titillate our palates.: 辣椒酱可以挑逗我们的味觉.

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