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单词 inspiration
释义
inspirationin‧spi‧ra‧tion /ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃən/ ●●○ noun [countable, uncountable] Examples
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
  • Inspiration came to him as he started to write for the second time.
  • In that instant, he had a flash of inspiration: he and Tom would try and rescue Frankie themselves.
  • Of course! If he thinks it was his idea in the first place, he's bound to agree. What an inspiration!
  • Where exactly did you get the inspiration for the movie?
Thesaurus
THESAURUS
something that you think of, especially something that you could do or suggest: · I think that’s an excellent idea.· Let me know if you have any good ideas.
something that comes into your mind: · The thought had entered my mind that he might be lying.· It was a worrying thought.· She was lost in her thoughts.
the idea that you have in your mind about what someone or something is like: · What was your impression of him?
a good and original idea, which makes you think of doing or creating something: · Where did you get your inspiration from for the book?· He suddenly had a flash of inspiration.· The design for the house was entirely the inspiration of the architect.
British English, brainstorm American English a sudden new and clever idea, especially one that solves a problem: · I thought I’d have to sell the house, but then I had a brainwave.
an idea of how something is, or how something should be done: · Concepts of beauty are different in different cultures.· the traditional concept of marriage
an idea about life or society, especially one that is a little silly or old-fashioned: · There is no evidence to support the notion that poverty is caused by laziness.
Longman Language Activatora good idea
especially spoken · "We could go and see a movie." "Good idea!"· I think a skiing holiday is a brilliant idea.· That's a great idea! Let's call Madge and see if she can come too.
a very good idea that you think of suddenly. This is sometimes also used when you think that someone's idea is not good: · Why not ask Sylvia? She's always full of bright ideas.whose bright idea was it ... (=used when you think something is a bad idea): · Whose bright idea was it to start major road repairs right at the start of the holiday season?
British /brainstorm American informal a sudden, very good idea: · Unless someone comes up with a brainwave soon, I can't see how we can possibly get out of this mess.have a brainwave: · Then Mo had a brainstorm. She would start her own coffee bar for teenagers.
a sudden good idea about what to do or say, that seems to come to you from nowhere: · Of course! If he thinks it was his idea in the first place, he's bound to agree. What an inspiration!inspiration for: · Where exactly did you get the inspiration for the movie?inspiration comes to somebody: · Inspiration came to him as he started to write for the second time.flash of inspiration (=a sudden good idea): · In that instant, he had a flash of inspiration: he and Tom would try and rescue Frankie themselves.
informal a very good and original idea about what to do or how to deal with a problem: · They named the new car 'Thunderbird.' It was a stroke of genius.· At first, the manager's appointment of talented but inexperienced players seemed like a stroke of genius.
Collocations
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY Meanings 1 & 2verbs
· He gets much of his inspiration from the classical poets.
(=get inspiration)· She draws inspiration from mythology and folk stories.
· As a musician, he finds inspiration in traditional music.
(also seek inspiration formal)· I sought inspiration in medieval carvings.
(=suddenly have an idea)· He had an inspiration while he was taking a walk in the countryside.
(=not have any good or interesting ideas)· His latest album appears to lack inspiration.
· The Malvern Hills have provided inspiration for many artists.
· The architect’s chief inspiration came from Christopher Wren.
phrases
(=a sudden good idea)· A sudden flash of inspiration came to him.
· Our success was a source of inspiration for many countries in Africa.
adjectives
· My mother was a great inspiration to me.
· He had a sudden inspiration.
(=new inspiration)· Fresh inspiration was provided by his trip to Italy.
(=in which someone copies an idea directly from a person or thing)· She took direct inspiration from the films of John Ford.
(=inspiration from God)· He prayed for divine inspiration.
(=which inspires someone to create something new, for example a story or a work of art)· Her creative inspiration is evident in this series of sculptures.
(=which inspires someone to produce a work of art)· Writers are always looking for new sources of inspiration.
(=which inspires someone to write poetry)· Poetic inspiration can come from many sources.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE
· Pegasus, the winged horse, has always been equated with artistic inspiration.
· For good measure, she's famous for her ability to stimulate creative inspiration, too.
· A simple enough rule which struck his rather undeveloped mind with the force of divine inspiration.
· Julia's courage must be a great inspiration to those people facing a similar ordeal.· Ivan Marks was a great inspiration, not just for his bream fishing prowess either.
· With sudden inspiration she tore off another rag of petticoat and tied it back.· I wish I could say that I wrote steadily at the story of my life after that sudden burst of inspiration.· One taste, and he had a sudden inspiration.
VERB
· You are not only desirable but you have become the inspiration for many of his most successful designs.· This is an uplifting story of triumph by a black woman who overcame adversity and became an inspiration for millions.
· Franklin draws much of her inspiration from early cultures and the symbolic and mythical imagery associated with them.· Both authors drew inspiration from the riverbank and the wildlife in Christchurch Meadows in Oxford.· For a lighter vegetarian meal, try the delicious quiche recipe created by Roselyne Masselin, who draws for inspiration.· He draws inspiration from ordinary scenes and simple places that he knows and loves.· He also drew inspiration from Roosevelt's New Deal.· Hamas was widely believed to draw its inspiration from the spiritual leaders of Mujama'a in the Gaza Strip.· Many artists, poets and composers have drawn inspiration from the landscape and have felt the need to visit sites.
· Charles's court-scholars often encouraged him to find inspiration and confidence in the story of David.· I find inspiration in the quest of others for self-discovery, especially when they express this through the metaphor of food.· The valleys are absolute tranquillity and it is no wonder that writers and poets have found inspiration here for many years.· Charles the Bald was later to find inspiration in these measures.· Perhaps they will find more inspiration from schoolteachers and biologists than from textbooks on programming.· Once you begin, you will find plenty of inspiration for creating tapestries and embroideries from pressed flower designs.· Many, many of us have found inspiration in her teaching and have derived much pleasure from her comradeship.
· Priestley's arrival in Birmingham had given fresh inspiration to the members but his influence, for once, was not beneficial.· Coata: My high school coach gave me the inspiration to play sports.· The right choice will give inspiration to choreographer and performer alike and add to the pleasure of the audience.· The leader who communicates passion gives hope and inspiration to other people.· It gave me inspiration, and it was fun.· We've put together a fabulous selection of new hairstyles to give you some sparkling inspiration.· It gave Sandy inspiration, the confidence to win the Masters, knowing he was a world-class player.· It was the Royal College for the Blind at Hereford that gave him new inspiration by teaching him how to sculpt.
· Leeson was looking around for inspiration, a topic that didn't rub salt into wounds.· Painters and sculptors began looking for inspiration in spontaneity and primitive feeling rather than in the lecture halls of traditional learning.· It did not look abroad for its inspirations.· The Bears were never headed but with just four heats left were still looking for extra inspiration.· This tendency to look abroad for inspiration is not new, of course.· Established fashion names have also looked to workwear for inspiration: Stussy's heavy army-type hooded tops.
· The book provides wonderful inspiration for gifts as well as practical household tips for using flowers and herbs in your own home.· The increasing emphasis on meatless meals in restaurants and in cookbooks also provides inspiration to home cooks minding a budget.· The Malvern Hills have provided inspiration for many artists and musicians over the decades.· In particular we want to provide inspiration and ideas for the public, showing methods and techniques that they can adopt.· These have provided inspiration for some of the finest authors and painters and the greatest music.· As we saw in Chapter 4, a teacher could provide an inspiration for a particular subject.· The church planting initiatives examined in this chapter provide much inspiration.
· Would-be choreographers have an enormous field from which to seek inspiration.
· If you think you've got the dullest hair in the world, take a little inspiration from our four models.· Chelsea Clinton seemed to take her evening inspiration from Carolyn Bessette Kennedy in adopting a sleek, minimalist style.· These and other artists have taken their inspiration from everyday life.
Phrases
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY
  • He is an inspiration to writers everywhere.
  • Karen Woolley, 20, was an inspiration to many.
  • Secondly, our Gift Day in September was an inspiration to us all.
► under the inspiration of somebodyPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
  • He is some one who feeds off flashes of insight, like bolts of lightning from a clear blue sky.
  • Mario Bennett, another first-round pick last summer, also showed flashes of brilliance after returning from knee surgery.
  • One who'd probably mowed the nurses down in his student days, too, she thought with a flash of insight.
  • There was no momentary flash of inspiration; it was typical of Laura's talent to turn a disadvantage into an advantage.
  • There were flashes of brilliance from Michael Hordern and Kelly Hunter but generally the acting lacked sparkle.
  • With a flash of insight, she imagined Guy's jilted fiancée had received a timely escape.
  • It was putting it into such a familiar context as a railway train that was a stroke of genius.
  • Kevin Coley was busy supervising four different video cameramen to capture Trace's every stroke of genius on the field.
  • Really, quite a stroke of genius.
1a good idea about what you should do, write, say etc, especially one which you get suddenly:  The Malvern Hills have provided inspiration for many artists and musicians over the decades. He raised his eyes to the altar as if seeking inspiration. He draws inspiration from ordinary scenes. Mary Quant’s inspiration comes from the glam style of the seventies. He had a sudden flash of inspiration. He has always been a source of inspiration for me.► see thesaurus at idea2a person, experience, place etc that gives you new ideas for something you do:  The seascapes of Cape Cod were her inspiration.inspiration for/behind He was the inspiration for Wordsworth’s poem ‘The Old Huntsman’.3be an inspiration to somebody to make someone feel encouraged to be as good, successful etc as possible:  People like Tara are an inspiration to us all.4under the inspiration of somebody used to say who made a person or group want to do something:  the spread of improved nursing under the inspiration of Florence NightingaleCOLLOCATIONS– Meanings 1 & 2verbsget inspiration from something· He gets much of his inspiration from the classical poets.draw/take/derive inspiration from something (=get inspiration)· She draws inspiration from mythology and folk stories.find inspiration in something· As a musician, he finds inspiration in traditional music.look for inspiration (also seek inspiration formal)· I sought inspiration in medieval carvings.have an inspiration (=suddenly have an idea)· He had an inspiration while he was taking a walk in the countryside.lack inspiration (=not have any good or interesting ideas)· His latest album appears to lack inspiration.provide inspiration for something· The Malvern Hills have provided inspiration for many artists.inspiration comes from somebody/something· The architect’s chief inspiration came from Christopher Wren.phrasesa flash of inspiration (=a sudden good idea)· A sudden flash of inspiration came to him.a source of inspiration for/to somebody· Our success was a source of inspiration for many countries in Africa.adjectivesa great inspiration· My mother was a great inspiration to me.a sudden inspiration· He had a sudden inspiration.fresh inspiration (=new inspiration)· Fresh inspiration was provided by his trip to Italy.direct inspiration (=in which someone copies an idea directly from a person or thing)· She took direct inspiration from the films of John Ford.divine inspiration (=inspiration from God)· He prayed for divine inspiration.creative inspiration (=which inspires someone to create something new, for example a story or a work of art)· Her creative inspiration is evident in this series of sculptures.artistic inspiration (=which inspires someone to produce a work of art)· Writers are always looking for new sources of inspiration.poetic inspiration (=which inspires someone to write poetry)· Poetic inspiration can come from many sources.
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