inspire   (發音)

in.spire

[次常用字]

【動詞】

inspired, inspir.ing, inspiries

【及物動詞】

1 予以神召; 使受神的感召

2 使 （精神） 受到振奮; 使有靈感

hymns that inspire the congregation 讚美詩使會眾的精神為之一振

an artist who was inspired by Impressionism 畫家從印象派主義獲得靈感

3 a. 激發; 激勵

a sales force that was inspired by the prospect of a bonus分紅激發了推銷員的銷售力

b. 感動; 觸發

The falling leaves inspired her with sadness. 落葉觸發她的愁緒

4 引出; 引發

a teacher who inspired admiration and respect 令人讚佩與尊敬的老師

5 引起; 帶來

an invention that inspired many imitations 引起競相模仿的新發明

6 吸入; 吸氣

7『古』

a. 呼吸

b. 為 （求生） 吹進氣體

【不及物動詞】

1 感動; 鼓舞

a leader who inspires by example 振奮人心的領導者

2 吸氣

【名詞】

in.spirer