Definitions
n. A strong desire to achieve a particular goal.
志向；抱负
n. Determination to become successful, powerful, or highly skilled.
进取心；雄心
Example
Her childhood ambition was to design bridges across rivers.
她儿时的志向是设计跨河大桥。
Schools should nurture students' ambition while helping them set realistic goals and develop practical skills.
学校应培养学生的进取心，同时帮助他们设定切实可行的目标并发展实用技能。
Collocations
- achieve an ambition
- lifelong ambition
- political ambition
- ambition to succeed
Word family
- ambitious (adj.)
- ambitiously (adv.)
Synonyms
- aspiration
Usage tip
具体志向可数，进取心不可数；常接to do。
FAQ
- What does ambition mean?
- A strong desire to achieve a particular goal. Determination to become successful, powerful, or highly skilled.
- How is ambition pronounced?
- UK /æmˈbɪʃən/, US /æmˈbɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
