新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

inspire

英 [ɪnˈspaɪə]

[VERB]

词汇频率：

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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