aspiration

US /ˌæs.pəˈreɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌæs.pəˈreɪ.ʃən/
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1.

抱负, 志向, 渴望

a hope or ambition of achieving something

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Her greatest aspiration is to become a doctor.
她最大的抱负是成为一名医生。
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He has high aspirations for his career.
他对自己的职业生涯抱有很高的抱负。
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ambitiongoalaimdesiredream
2.

吸气, 吸入, 抽吸

the action of drawing breath

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The doctor checked his patient's aspiration.
医生检查了病人的吸气。
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Care must be taken to prevent food aspiration into the lungs.
必须注意防止食物吸入肺部。
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aspireaspirate