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inspire

UK //ɪnˈspaɪə(r)//US //ɪnˈspaɪr//

词源

源自拉丁语 'inspirare',意为'吹入'或'注入',后引申为'赋予灵感'或'激励'。

verb

❶ 激发或鼓舞某人去做某事,通常指通过某种方式让人感到充满动力或创造力。

“Her speech inspired many young people to pursue their dreams.”

(她的演讲激励了许多年轻人去追求他们的梦想。)

“The beautiful scenery inspired him to write a poem.”

(美丽的风景激发他写了一首诗。)

❶ 唤起某种情感或想法,通常指通过艺术、音乐或文字等方式让人产生共鸣。

“The painting inspires a sense of peace.”

(这幅画唤起了一种宁静感。)

“His words inspired confidence in the team.”

(他的话让团队充满了信心。)

同义词:motivate, encourage, stimulate, arouse, galvanize

常见短语

inspire by — 受到某人或某事的启发,通常指从某处获得灵感或动力。

“The artist was inspired by nature.”

(这位艺术家从大自然中获得了灵感。)

inspire to do something — 激励某人去做某事,通常指通过某种方式让人采取行动。

“She inspired me to start my own business.”

(她激励我开始自己的事业。)