1、extraordinary
a、非凡的;優秀的;出色的
We've made extraordinary progress as a society in that regard.
在那個方面,我們的社會已經取得了巨大的進步。
The task requires extraordinary patience and endurance.
那項任務需要非凡的耐心和毅力。
b、非常奇特的;令人驚奇的
What an extraordinary thing to happen!
這事兒真蹊蹺!
His decision to hold talks is extraordinary because it could mean the real end of the war.
他作出舉行談判的決定非同尋常,因為這可能意味著戰爭真的要結束了。
c、(會議)特別的
at an extraordinary meeting of the sport's ruling body.
在體育運動管理機構的特別會議上
Representatives of the colonies met in an extraordinary congress.
各殖民地代表在一次特別大會上會面。
2、stimulate
a、刺激;激勵;促使;促起
America's priority is rightly to stimulate its economy.
美國的首要任務自然是刺激經濟。
The Russian health service has stimulated public interest in home cures.
俄羅斯的公共醫療服務已經激起了公眾對家庭治療的興趣。
b、激發;激勵;使充滿熱情
Bill was stimulated by the challenge.
這個挑戰讓比爾熱情高漲。
I was stimulated to examine my deepest thoughts.
我深受啟發,開始審視自己內心深處的想法。
c、刺激(身體部位);使活躍
Exercise stimulates the digestive and excretory systems.
鍛煉能促進消化和排泄系統的活動。
The production of melanin in the skin is stimulated by exposure to the sun.
皮膚暴露在陽光下就很容易生成黑色素。