1. | 激励;鼓舞to give sb the desire, confidence or enthusiasm to do sth well |
The actors inspired the kids with their enthusiasm. 演员以热情鼓舞着孩子们。 | |
The actors' enthusiasm inspired the kids. 演员们的热情鼓舞着孩子们。 | |
His superb play inspired the team to a thrilling 5–0 win. 他的出色表现使球队士气大振,以 5:0 大获全胜。 | |
By visiting schools, the actors hope to inspire children to put on their own productions. 演员希望通过访问学校鼓励孩子们演出自己的作品。 |
2. | [usupass] ~ sth 赋予灵感;引起联想;启发思考to give sb the idea for sth, especially sth artistic or that shows imagination |
The choice of decor was inspired by a trip to India. 选用这种装饰格调是从一次印度之行中得到的启发。 |
3. | 使产生(感觉或情感)to make sb have a particular feeling or emotion |
Her work didn't exactly inspire me with confidence . 她的工作并没有真正地使我产生信心。 | |
As a general, he inspired great loyalty in his troops. 作为一位将军,他得到了部队的精诚效忠。 |