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