inspire
/ɪnˈspaɪə/ · /ɪnˈspaɪr/
CEFR level B2Topic EducationWord #4166 in the learning path
鼓舞；激励
Definitions
v. to make someone feel eager and able to do something
鼓舞；激励
v. to give someone an idea for something creative
赋予灵感；启发
v. to cause a particular feeling in someone
激起；唤起
Example
Our coach inspired us to try again after losing.
输掉比赛后，教练鼓励我们再试一次。
Teachers who connect lessons with real problems can inspire students to pursue careers in science.
将课程与实际问题联系起来的教师能够激励学生投身科学事业。
Collocations
- inspire someone to act
- inspire confidence
- inspire creativity
- be inspired by nature
Word family
- inspiration (n.)
- inspiring (adj.)
- inspired (adj.)
Synonyms
- motivate
- encourage
Antonyms
- discourage
Usage tip
常用 inspire sb to do sth，表示激励某人做某事。
FAQ
- What does inspire mean?
- to make someone feel eager and able to do something to give someone an idea for something creative to cause a particular feeling in someone
- How is inspire pronounced?
- UK /ɪnˈspaɪə/, US /ɪnˈspaɪr/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
