inspiration

[.inspə'reiʃən]

n.灵感, 鼓舞人心(的东西), 吸气

n.

1. 灵感[U][S1]

I cannot write without inspiration.

没有灵感我写不出东西。

2. 鼓舞人心的人(或事物)[C]

His wife was a constant inspiration to him.

他妻子是不断鼓舞他前进的人。

3. 【口】妙计, 好办法[C]

After a good night's sleep, he had a brilliant inspiration.

他美美睡了一夜后想到一个绝妙的主意。

4. 吸入, 吸气[U]

词形变化

名词复数：inspirations

词义辨析

同义:

n.灵感, 激励, 点燃, 复活

stimulus  stimulation  arousal  incentive  provocation  revelation  afflatus  influence  encouragement  exhortation  prompting  goad  spur  whet  kindling  inflaming  igniting  sparking  incitement  instigation  rousing  stirring  awakening  rejuvenation  revitalization  revitalizing  revival  motivation  idea

n.能量, 精力, 热情, 兴奋, 狂热

energy  spirit  dash  ardour  passion  zeal  vigour  eagerness  animation  invigoration  exhilaration  enthusiasm  sparkle  ebullience  excitement  ecstasy  thrill

n.鼓励, 安慰, 放松, 帮助, 强化

brightness  warmth  encouragement  assurance  reassurance  confirmation  comfort  comforting  solace  quieting  calming  unburdening  relief  alleviation  assuagement  soothing  palliation  mitigation  aid  assistance  support  buttressing  bracing  reinforcement  fortification

n.指示, 解释, 教育, 引导

revelation  communication  suggestion  explanation  impartation  impartment  disclosure  illumination  enlightenment  awareness  instruction  teaching  education  guide  flash  spark  vision  insight

n.呼吸, 吸气

inhalation  breathing  respiration  indraft  sniffle  snuffle  

同义参见:

lamp  breath  ingenuity  refreshment  impulse  sunshine  genius  

反义:

n.吸气

expiration  

反义参见:

disappointment  depression  

英英释义

名词 inspiration:

arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity

a product of your creative thinking and work

同义词：brainchild

a sudden intuition as part of solving a problem

(theology) a special influence of a divinity on the minds of human beings

同义词：divine guidance

arousing to a particular emotion or action

同义词：stirring

the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing

同义词：inhalation, aspiration, breathing in

补充

inspirationinspiration英:[ˌɪnspəˈreiʃən] 美:[ˌɪnspəˈreʃən]n.1.灵感These events provided the inspiration for his first novel.这些事件给了他创作第一部小说的灵感。2.鼓舞人心的人[事物]3.〈口〉突然想出的好主意; 妙计I've just had an inspiration; why don't we try turning it the other way!我突然想出一个好主意—我们为什么不试着向相反的方向转一转呢！

例句

1. Daphne's performance will give a lot of inspiration to other women.达夫妮的表演将会给其他女性不少启发。 2. Many of his songs drew inspiration from his experience as a miner.他很多歌曲的灵感源于他当矿工的经历。 3. The inspiration behind the reforms was a paper written in 1985.改革的灵感来自一篇写于1985年的论文。 4. South America was a source of inspiration for Western writers.南美洲是西方作家的灵感源泉。 5. She was a great inspiration. She was the person who impressed us with the importance of research.她极大地激励着我们, 是她使我们深刻认识到研究的重要性。 6. Powell's unusual journey to high office is an inspiration to millions.鲍威尔升任高官的不寻常历程对无数的人都是一种激励。 7. India's myths and songs are the inspiration for her books.印度神话与歌曲是她著作的灵感来源。 8. He has been an inspiration to millions.他一直激励着成千上万的人。 9. Alison had an inspiration. 'Wouldn't it be good if we made a tunnel to try and escape?'艾莉森灵机一动说道, “我们挖个地道试着逃跑怎么样？” 10. Helen had one of her flashes of inspiration.海伦灵机一动。 11. the Malvern Hills have provided inspiration for many artists.莫尔文丘陵给许多艺术家带来了灵感。 12. a rare moment of inspiration in an otherwise dull display.一场无聊展出中少有的振奋时刻。 13. he is an inspiration to everyone.他对每个人来说都是一种鼓舞。 14. then I had an inspiration.然后我有了个好主意。 15. What gave you the inspiration to become a dancer?是什么激发你去当舞蹈家的？ 16. I've had an inspiration -- why don't we go to that new club?我突然有个想法，我们何不去那个新开业的俱乐部呢？ 17. Where does the inspiration for your art come from?你的艺术创作灵感从何而来？ 18. His paintings take/draw their inspiration from nature.他从大自然中汲取绘画创作灵感。 19. Her early childhood provided (the) inspiration for her first novel.幼时的经历给她创作第一部小说提供了灵感。 20. Her courage is a source of inspiration to us all. [=her courage makes us all want to be more courageous]她的勇气激励了我们每一个人。 21. Her most recent plays seem to lack inspiration. [=they are not very original or creative]她的最新剧作似乎缺乏创造力。 22. divine inspiration [=inspiration that comes from God]神灵启示 23. His children are his greatest inspiration.他的孩子们是他最大的动力。 24. Her courage is an inspiration to us all.她的勇气激励了我们每一个人。 25. She truly is an inspiration.她确实是个激励人心的好榜样。 26. She had a sudden inspiration. They would have the party outdoors!她突然灵机一动：他们可以开露天派对！ 27. Deciding to have the party outdoors was sheer inspiration.决定举办露天派对纯属心血来潮。