ambition
US /æmˈbɪʃ.ən/
UK /æmˈbɪʃ.ən/
1.
抱负, 雄心
a strong desire to do or achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work
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Her ambition is to become a successful doctor.
她的抱负是成为一名成功的医生。
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He pursued his ambition with great dedication.
他以极大的奉献精神追求自己的抱负。
2.
野心, 权力欲
desire for rank, fame, or power
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His political ambition led him to run for president.
他的政治抱负促使他竞选总统。
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She was driven by pure ambition to reach the top.
她被纯粹的抱负驱使着要达到顶峰。