inspire
verb uk/ɪnˈspaɪər/ us/ɪnˈspaɪr/
(GIVE AN IDEA OR FEELING)
B2 [ T ]激励，鼓舞
to make someone feel that they want to do something and can do it
His confident leadership inspired his followers. 他那自信的领导风采激励着他的追随者。
[ + to infinitive ] After her trip to Venezuela, she felt inspired to learn Spanish. 委内瑞拉之行促使她下决心学习西班牙语。
B2 [ T ]唤起，激起
to make someone have a particular strong feeling or reaction
She inspires great loyalty among her followers. 她激起了追随者强烈的忠诚感。
The captain's heroic effort inspired them with determination. 船长的英勇行为激发了他们的决心。
B2 [ T ]赋予灵感;激发（想法）
to give someone an idea for a book, film, product, etc.
a piece of music inspired by dolphin sounds 受海豚声音的启示而谱写的一支乐曲
The design of the car has inspired many imitations. 受这款车设计的引发出现了很多模仿品。
- More examples
- An austere man of unquestioned moral rectitude, Nava inspired deep devotion in those who worked for him.
- The fire in her speech inspired everyone.
- He inspired respect and devotion from his pupils.
- She has a faculty for inspiring confidence in people.
- His speech was intended to inspire party members.