excitement

英 [ɪk'saɪtmənt] 美[ɪk'saɪtmənt]

• n. 兴奋；刺激；令人兴奋的事物

1. the feeling of lively and cheerful joy;

"he could hardly conceal his excitement when she agreed"

2. the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up;

"his face was flushed with excitement and his hands trembled"

"he tried to calm those who were in a state of extreme inflammation"

3. something that agitates and arouses;

"he looked forward to the excitements of the day"

4. disturbance usually in protest