inspiration
noun uk/ˌɪn.spɪˈreɪ.ʃən/ us/ˌɪn.spəˈreɪ.ʃən/
(IDEAS)
B2 [ C or U ]给人以灵感的人（或物）
someone or something that gives you ideas for doing something
The golden autumn light provided the inspiration for the painting. 秋天金色的阳光给这幅画的创作带来了灵感。
He went to church, perhaps seeking divine inspiration. 他去做礼拜，也许为的是寻找神的启示。
C2 [ C ]灵感;突然想出的好主意
a sudden good idea
He had an inspiration - why not apply for some government money? 他突然想到一个好主意——为什么不去申请一些政府资金呢？
- More examples
- The idea came to her in a flash of inspiration.
- What was your inspiration for the new designs?
- The artist took his inspiration from African art.
- He drew much inspiration from art produced by children and by primitive cultures.
- In the 1990s he turned to Brazilian music for inspiration.
(PERSON YOU ADMIRE)
C2 [ S ]鼓舞人心的人
someone that people admire and want to be like
She has been an inspiration to us all. 我们所有人都从她身上得到了鼓舞。