overstimulate
verb uk/ˌəʊ.vəˈstɪm.jə.leɪt/ us/ˌoʊ.vɚˈstɪm.jə.leɪt/
[ I or T ]过度刺激
to make someone too excited or interested in something
In some people the drug may even have the unexpected effect of overstimulating instead of sedating. 在一些人中，这种药物甚至可能产生意外的效果，即过度刺激而不是镇静。
It is important not to overstimulate children just before bedtime. 重要的是不要在睡前过度刺激儿童。
[ T ]过度刺激
to have too great an effect on the growth, development, or activity of something
Policymakers need to be careful not to overstimulate the economy when an oil shock hits. 政策制定者需要注意，当石油危机发生时，不要过度刺激经济。
Too much fear can overstimulate our imagination: we jump at every creaking floorboard, until it becomes impossible to relax. 太多的恐惧会过度刺激我们的想象力：地板发出任何一点声响我们都吓一大跳，那就完全无法放松。
[ T ] biology specialized 过度刺激
to cause a part of the body to produce too much of a particular substance or have too great an effect on a process
According to some experts, dairy products can overstimulate the ovaries to produce more oestrogen. 据一些专家说，奶制品会过度刺激卵巢产生更多雌激素。
A viral infection can overstimulate the immune system, causing problems like inflammation and tissue damage. 病毒感染会过度刺激免疫系统，造成炎症和组织破坏等问题。