Angličtina

stimulant

gb/stˈɪmjələnt/ us/stˈɪmjələnt/
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substance that increases alertness

A substance that makes you feel more awake or active.

Vzorec užití: [a] stimulant; stimulants; a stimulant for [something]
Častá chyba:
Don’t confuse stimulant (makes you more alert) with sedative or depressant (makes you calmer or sleepier).
Synonyma
pick-me-up (More informal; often refers to a drink or small boost of energy.) | upper (Slang; refers to stimulant drugs specifically.)
Antonyma
depressant (A substance that slows activity in the brain or body.) | sedative (A substance that calms you and may make you sleepy.)
Kolokace
caffeine is a stimulant |a mild stimulant |a powerful stimulant |a stimulant drug |stimulant medication |avoid stimulants |take a stimulant |stimulant effect |stimulant properties |a stimulant for the nervous system
Témata
health |medicine |drugs |food_and_drink
Příklady
  • Coffee is a common stimulant that can make it harder to fall asleep.
  • The doctor warned him not to mix stimulant medication with energy drinks.
  • Nicotine is a stimulant, even though smoking can feel relaxing to some people.
Učební příklady
  • Caffeine is a stimulant.
  • I try to avoid stimulants at night.
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thing that encourages activity

Something that makes a person or situation more active or interested.

Vzorec užití: a stimulant to/for [activity/interest/growth]
Častá chyba:
This meaning is about motivation or growth, not necessarily about drugs or chemicals.
Synonyma
catalyst (Emphasizes causing change or progress to happen faster.) | spur (Emphasizes pushing someone into action.) | boost (Emphasizes an increase in strength, activity, or confidence.)
Antonyma
deterrent (Something that discourages action or makes it less likely.) | drag (Something that slows progress or reduces enthusiasm.)
Kolokace
a major stimulant |a strong stimulant |a stimulant to growth |a stimulant for innovation |an economic stimulant |a stimulant to conversation |provide a stimulant |act as a stimulant |a stimulant to demand |a stimulant to creativity
Témata
education |psychology |business |society
Příklady
  • The new manager was a stimulant to creativity on the team.
  • Lower interest rates can act as a stimulant to consumer spending.
  • Travel can be a powerful stimulant for learning a language.
Učební příklady
  • Music is a stimulant for my work.
  • The prize was a stimulant to study harder.
adjective formal C1 property
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causing increased activity

Making you feel more awake or active.

Vzorec užití: stimulant [effect/action/quality]
Častá chyba:
Often used before a noun (e.g., 'stimulant effect'); in many cases this is similar to saying 'stimulating'.
Synonyma
stimulating (More common and more general in everyday English.) | invigorating (Often positive; suggests refreshed energy.)
Antonyma
sedating (Tending to calm you or make you sleepy.) | calming (Reducing nervousness or excitement.)
Kolokace
stimulant effect |stimulant action |stimulant properties |stimulant dose |stimulant medication
Témata
health |science
Příklady
  • The label warns that the product may have a stimulant effect.
  • Some cold medicines include stimulant ingredients.
  • The researchers measured the stimulant action of the compound.
Učební příklady
  • This drink has a stimulant effect.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
stimulant
IPA
GB/stˈɪmjələnt/
US/stˈɪmjələnt/
Slabiky a přízvuk
stim - u - lant (3 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (stim)
Tvary slova
Adjective
  • Base: stimulant
Noun
  • Base: stimulant
  • Plural: stimulants
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