aspirationn.
英 æspə'reɪʃ(ə)n | 美 'æspə'reʃən
中文n. 渴望;抱负;送气;吸气;吸引术
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aspiration (n.1)1530s, "action of breathing into," from Latin aspirationem (nominative aspiratio) "a breathing on, a blowing upon; rough breathing; influence," noun of action from past participle stem of aspirare (see aspire). Meaning "steadfast longing for a higher goal, earnest desire for something above one" is recorded from c. 1600 (sometimes collectively, as aspirations).aspiration (n.2)late 14c., "action of aspirating," noun of action from aspirate (v.).
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