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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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