inspire
含义: To fill with creative energy; to motivate; to cause a feeling
Inspire means to fill someone with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially something creative or positive. It can mean to give someone an idea or motivation, or to cause a particular feeling such as confidence or fear. The word suggests a powerful positive influence.
例句
- Her courage inspired many others. 她的勇气激励了许多人。Su coraje inspiró a muchos otros.彼女の勇気は多くの人々を鼓舞しました。그녀의 용기는 많은 사람들을 고무시켰습니다.
- The landscape inspired his greatest paintings. 这片风景激发了他最伟大的画作灵感。El paisaje inspiró sus mejores pinturas.その風景が彼の最高傑作にインスピレーションを与えました。그 풍경이 그의 최고 걸작에 영감을 주었습니다.
- The speech was designed to inspire confidence. 这篇演讲旨在激发信心。El discurso fue diseñado para inspirar confianza.そのスピーチは自信を与えるよう設計されていました。그 연설은 자신감을 불어넣기 위해 구성되었습니다.
发音
用法指南
语境: general
语气: neutral
起源与历史
From Old French 'inspirer', from Latin 'inspirare' meaning 'to breathe into, blow upon', from 'in-' (in) + 'spirare' (to breathe). Originally meant divine breathing of truth into a person. Related to 'spirit', 'expire', and 'respire'.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
故事与趣闻
From Latin 'inspirare' meaning 'to breathe into.' The ancient idea was that divine breath entered a person to fill them with creative power or prophecy. This explains why we still speak of 'inspiration' as though ideas are breathed into us from outside.
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