inspire

[in'spair]

vt.鼓舞, 激发, 产生, 赋予...灵感
vi.吸入

例句与用法:

The painting can inspire a pensive mood.

这幅画能引人沉思。

The sight inspired him with nostalgia.

这景象激起了他的怀旧之情。

His best music was inspired by the memory of his mother.

他最好的乐曲创作灵感来自怀念他的母亲。

词形变化:

名词: inspirer | 动词过去式: inspired | 动词过去分词: inspired | 动词现在分词: inspiring | 动词第三人称单数: inspires |

详细释义:

vt.

1. 鼓舞, 激励, 驱使[(+to)][O2]

His speech inspired us to try again.

他的演讲鼓舞了我们再作尝试。

2. 赋予……灵感, 给……以启示

The beautiful scenery inspired the composer.

美丽的景色使作曲家灵思泉涌。

3. 激起, 唤起(感情, 思想等)[(+in/with)]

His encouraging remarks inspired confidence in me.

他的一番鼓励激起了我的信心。

4. 引起, 产生; 煽动

The riot was inspired by extremists.

暴乱是由极端主义者鼓动的。

vi.

1. 吸气

2. 赋予灵感