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inspiration[inspə'reiʃən]

n. 灵感,鼓励者,吸气

arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
a product of your creative thinking and work
[同] inspiration, brainchild
[例]
he had little respect for the inspirations of other artists
after years of work his brainchild was a tangible reality
a sudden intuition as part of solving a problem
(theology) a special influence of a divinity on the minds of human beings
[同] divine guidance, inspiration
[例]
they believe that the books of Scripture were written under divine guidance
arousing to a particular emotion or action
[同] inspiration, stirring
the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing
[同] inhalation, inspiration, aspiration, breathing in

Dante was the inspiration for my Book on Italy.
但丁是促使我写有关意大利这本书的灵感。
The satisfaction of customers is an inspiration to us.
顾客的满意是对我们的鼓励。
An artist often draws his inspiration from natural beauty.
艺术家常从自然美中得到启发。
Ninety per cent of inspiration is perspiration.
百分之九十的灵感是汗水。
She drew inspiration from her childhood experiences.
她从童年的经历中吸取了灵感。
His wife was a constant inspiration to him.
他妻子是不断鼓舞他前进的人。
The inspiration involved in composing poetry.
诗的灵感创作诗歌时感受到的灵感。
Let's give mutual support and inspiration to each other.
让我们互相支持，互相鼓励。
Her speeches have ever been a fount of inspiration to her audiences.
她的演说对于听众来说永远是灵感之源。
Many poets and artists have drawn their inspiration from nature.
许多诗人和艺术家从大自然中获得他们的灵感。
His wife was a constant inspiration to him.
他的妻子经常鼓励他。

1. 灵感US1

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