inspire

1. V-T If someone or something inspires you to do something new or unusual, they make you want to do it. 鼓舞; 激励

Our challenge is to motivate those voters and inspire them to join our cause. 我们的艰巨任务是要激励那些投票者并鼓励他们加入我们的事业。

2. V-T If someone or something inspires you, they give you new ideas and a strong feeling of enthusiasm. 唤起; 激起

In the 1960s, the electric guitar virtuosity of Jimi Hendrix inspired a generation. 20世纪60年代，吉米·亨德里克斯演奏电吉他的精湛技巧激发了一代人的热情。

3. V-T If a book, work of art, or action is inspired by something, that thing is the source of the idea for it. 赋…以灵感; 给…以启示[usu passive]

The book was inspired by a real person, namely Tamara de Treaux. 这本书是受一个叫塔玛拉·德特罗的人启发而写成的。

4. -inspiredCOMB in ADJ 受…灵感启示的

...Mediterranean-inspired ceramics in bright yellow and blue. …源自地中海风格灵感的明黄色和蓝色瓷器。

5. V-T Someone or something that inspires a particular emotion or reaction in people makes them feel that emotion or reaction. 唤起; 激起

The car's performance is effortless and its handling is precise and quickly inspires confidence. 这辆车开起来毫不费劲且精确到位，能很快激起驾驶员的信心。