stimulus

n. /ˈstɪmjələs/ C1

刺激物；促进因素

Something that causes growth, activity, or reaction.

仙境例句

Alice's curious dream was a stimulus for her sister, who sat on and began to dream too.

爱丽丝的奇梦激发了姐姐，她继续坐在那里，自己也做起梦来。