新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

inspiration

英  [ˌɪnspɪˈreɪʃən]
    

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词
  • inspirations

    1[U 不可数名词] 灵感

    Inspiration is a feeling of enthusiasm you get from someone or something, that gives you new and creative ideas.

    双语例句

    例:

    My inspiration comes from poets like Baudelaire and Jacques Prévert.

    我的灵感来自像波德莱尔和雅克·普莱维尔这样的诗人。

    2[SING 单数型名词] 鼓舞人心的人(或事物)

    If you describe someone or something good as an inspiration, you mean that they make you or other people want to do or achieve something.

    双语例句

    例:

    Powell's unusual journey to high office is an inspiration to millions.

    鲍威尔升任高官的不寻常历程对许多人来说是一种激励。

    3[SING 单数型名词] 灵感来源 , 原始动力

    If something or someone is the inspiration for a particular book, work of art, or action, they are the source of the ideas in it or act as a model for it.

    双语例句

    例:

    India's myths and songs are the inspiration for her books.

    印度的神话与歌曲是她著书的灵感源泉。

    4[C 可数名词] (突然想到的)妙计

    If you suddenly have an inspiration, you suddenly think of an idea of what to do or say.

    双语例句

    例:

    She had an inspiration, 'Could we take Janice?'

    她灵机一动,“我们可以带珍妮斯吗?”

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