inspire/InˋspaIr; InˈspaIə/v [T] 1 to encourage someone and make them want to do something 鼓舞﹐激励: inspire sb to do sth She inspired many young people to take up the sport. 她激励了许多年轻人参加这项运动。2 to make someone have a particular feeling or react in a particular way 使〔某人〕产生〔某种感情或反应〕﹐激起﹐唤起: inspire sth in sb/inspire sb with sth A good teacher inspires confidence in students. 一位好教师能激发起学生的自信心。 —inspiring adj