stimulate

v. /ˈstɪmjuleɪt/ B2

刺激；激发；促进

To encourage something to develop or become more active.

仙境例句

The King hoped the verses would stimulate the jury to think, but they only scratched their heads.

国王希望那些诗能让陪审员动动脑子，可他们只是挠了挠头。