inspiration /ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃən/ noun plural inspirations
plural inspirations
Learner's definition of INSPIRATION
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a [noncount] : something that makes someone want to do something or that gives someone an idea about what to do or create : a force or influence that inspires someone激励人的事物；启发创造力的事物；灵感 -
Where does the inspiration for your art come from?你的艺术创作灵感从何而来？
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His paintings take/draw their inspiration from nature.他从大自然中汲取绘画创作灵感。
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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。
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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。
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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。
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divine inspiration [=inspiration that comes from God]神灵启示
b [count] : a person, place, experience, etc., that makes someone want to do or create something鼓舞人心的人（或地方、经历等） —
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His children are his greatest inspiration.他的孩子们是他最大的动力。
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Her courage is an inspiration to us all.她的勇气激励了我们每一个人。
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She truly is an inspiration.她确实是个激励人心的好榜样。
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: a good idea妙计；好主意 [singular]
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