excite

1. V-T If something excites you, it makes you feel very happy, eager, or enthusiastic. 使…激动; 使…兴奋

I only take on work that excites me, even if it means turning down lots of money. 我只承接让我感兴趣的工作，即使这意味着损失很多钱。

2. V-T If something excites a particular feeling, emotion, or reaction in someone, it causes them to experience it. 激起

Daniel's early exposure to motor racing did not excite his interest. 丹尼尔早期对赛车运动的接触并没有激起他的兴趣。