arouse
vt.唤起(awake, evoke)
A book with a very colorful cover aroused Bill's interest.
一本色彩丰富的书引起了比尔的兴趣。
elicit
vt.得出；引出(provoke)
After much questioning among the people concerned, the headmaster at last elicited the truth about the incident.
在多次询问相关人员后，校长终于得到了事故真相。
encourage
vt.鼓励(urge)
The coach encouraged Jimmy to practise more often.
教练鼓励吉米多多练习。
evoke
vt.唤起(arouse, produce)
Bill's soft voice evoked a feeling of peace and calmness.
比尔柔和的声音唤起了一种平静的感觉。
foment
vt.引发(incite, stir up)
The event fomented widespread public opinion.
这一事件引起了广泛的公众舆论。
fortify
vt.加强(strengthen, reinforce)
We fortified the bridge with extra supports.
我们用额外的支撑物加固大桥。
further
vt.促进，增进(advance, promote)
He wants to further his education in China.
他想在中国深造。
hasten
v.催促；赶紧(hurry; quicken)
She hastened her to go to work.
她催她去上班。
impulsive
adj.推动的(propelling, driving)
incite
vt.引起，煽动(arouse, provoke, stir)
Troublemakers who incite riots are under arrest.
煽动暴乱的闹事者已被逮捕。
inspire
vt.鼓舞，激发(fire the imagination, encourage)
I was inspired to work harder than ever before.
我受到鼓舞，比以前更努力地工作。
instigate
vt.鼓动(prompt)
He instigated the ending of a free working lunch in the company.
他煽动结束公司的免费工作午餐。
intensify
vt.加强(enhance, strengthen)
The general intensified the defense of the northern border by sending more troops there.
将军派了更多部队到北部边境加强防御。
kindle
vt.激起
Her cruelty kindled hatred in my heart.
她的残忍激起了我心中的仇恨。