新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

inspire

英  [ɪnˈspaɪə]
    

[VERB]

    VERB. 动词
  • inspires , inspiring , inspired

    1[T 及物动词] 鼓舞 , 激励

    If someone or something inspires you to do something new or unusual, they make you want to do it.

    双语例句

    例:

    Our challenge is to motivate those voters and inspire them to join our cause.

    我们的艰巨任务是要激励那些投票者并鼓励他们加入我们的事业。

    2[T 及物动词] 唤起 , 激起

    If someone or something inspires you, they give you new ideas and a strong feeling of enthusiasm.

    双语例句

    例:

    In the 1960s, the electric guitar virtuosity of Jimi Hendrix inspired a generation.

    20世纪60年代,吉米·亨德里克斯演奏电吉他的精湛技巧激发了一代人的热情。

    3[T 及物动词] 赋…以灵感 , 给…以启示

    If a book, work of art, or action is inspired by something, that thing is the source of the idea for it.

    双语例句

    例:

    The book was inspired by a real person, namely Tamara de Treaux.

    这本书是受一个叫塔玛拉·德特罗的真实人物启发而写成的。

    4[T 及物动词] 唤起 , 激起

    Someone or something that inspires a particular emotion or reaction in people makes them feel that emotion or reaction.

    双语例句

    例:

    The car's performance is effortless and its handling is precise and quickly inspires confidence.

    这辆车开起来毫不费劲且精确到位,能很快激起驾驶员的信心。

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