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单词 inspire
释义

inspire

UK /ɪnˈspaɪə(r)/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/theyinspire
he/she/itinspires
present participleinspiring
past tenseinspired
past participleinspired

DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    to give someone the enthusiasm to do or create something

    Inspired by her example, other zoologists have begun working with apes in the wild.

    inspire someone to something:

    Stewart did his best to inspire his team to greater efforts.

    inspire someone to do something:

    We use interactive displays to inspire children to read and write for pleasure.

    Synonyms and related words

    To make someone feel excited, enthusiastic or impressed
    1. 1a
      to give someone the idea for a piece of work

      The sea inspired many of the artist’s later paintings.

      Synonyms and related words

      To have an effect on someone’s emotions or attitudes
  2. 2
    to give people a particular feeling

    a car that inspires envy among other drivers

    inspire something in someone:

    His athleticism inspires awe in everyone who sees him in action.

    inspire confidence:

    Her resignation will do little to inspire confidence in a company that is already struggling.

    Synonyms and related words

    To make someone feel a particular emotion or strong emotions

    Collocates

    Nouns frequently used as objects of inspire
    ▪ affection, awe, confidence, devotion, envy, loyalty, respect

inspire

US /ɪnˈspaɪr/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/theyinspire
he/she/itinspires
present participleinspiring
past tenseinspired
past participleinspired

DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    to give someone the enthusiasm to do or create something

    Inspired by her example, other zoologists have begun working with apes in the wild.

    inspire someone to something:

    Stewart did his best to inspire his team to greater efforts.

    inspire someone to do something:

    We use interactive displays to inspire children to read and write for pleasure.

    Synonyms and related words

    To make someone feel excited, enthusiastic or impressed
    1. 1a
      to give someone the idea for a piece of work

      The sea inspired many of the artist’s later paintings.

      Synonyms and related words

      To have an effect on someone’s emotions or attitudes
  2. 2
    to give people a particular feeling

    a car that inspires envy among other drivers

    inspire something in someone:

    His athleticism inspires awe in everyone who sees him in action.

    inspire confidence:

    Her resignation will do little to inspire confidence in a company that is already struggling.

    Synonyms and related words

    To make someone feel a particular emotion or strong emotions

    Collocates

    Nouns frequently used as objects of inspire
    ▪ affection, awe, confidence, devotion, envy, loyalty, respect

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