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inspiring

UK/ɪnˈspaɪərɪŋ/US/in'spaiәriŋ/
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Definitions

adj.

Filling people with the urge or ability to do or feel something; encouraging.

鼓舞人心的,激励人的。

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
inspirenot, opposite of
+
-ingbreathe, spirit
=inspiring

inspire + -ing = adjective: 'that inspires.' Describes what gives others energy or ideas.

Common Collocations

  • 1.inspiring story鼓舞人心的故事
  • 2.inspiring leader鼓舞人心的领导者
  • 3.truly inspiring真正令人振奋的

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    It was an inspiring speech about never giving up.

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