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aspiration
US /ˌæs.pəˈreɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌæs.pəˈreɪ.ʃən/
1.
a hope or ambition of achieving something
:
•
Her greatest
aspiration
is to become a doctor.
•
He has high
aspirations
for his career.
:
ambition
goal
aim
desire
dream
2.
the action of drawing breath
:
•
The doctor checked his patient's
aspiration
.
•
Care must be taken to prevent food
aspiration
into the lungs.
:
aspire
aspirate