aspiration
/ˌæspəˈreɪʃən/
CEFR level C1Topic WorkWord #5940 in the learning path
抱负；志向
Definitions
n. A strong hope or ambition to achieve something.
抱负；志向
n. A breath of air released when pronouncing certain speech sounds.
送气
Example
Her greatest aspiration is to open a small bakery.
她最大的愿望是开一家小面包店。
Access to affordable higher education can help young people fulfil their aspirations, regardless of their family income.
无论家庭收入如何，获得负担得起的高等教育都能帮助年轻人实现抱负。
Collocations
- career aspirations
- fulfil an aspiration
- aspiration to succeed
Word family
- aspire (v.)
- aspiring (adj.)
- aspirational (adj.)
Synonyms
- ambition
- goal
Usage tip
抱负义常用复数；aspiration to do表示做某事的志向。
FAQ
- What does aspiration mean?
- A strong hope or ambition to achieve something. A breath of air released when pronouncing certain speech sounds.
- How is aspiration pronounced?
- UK /ˌæspəˈreɪʃən/, US /ˌæspəˈreɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
