English-Thai Dictionary
inspect
VT ตรวจสอบ สำรวจ tread-sob
inspection
N การตรวจจับ การตระเวน การพินิจพิเคราะห์ kan-tread-jab
inspective
A เกี่ยวกับ การ ตรวจ เฝ้าดู
inspector
N ผู้ตรวจสอบ นายตรวจ phu-tread-sob
inspector
N สารวัตร sa-ra-wad
inspectorate
N กลุ่ม ผู้ตรวจสอบ สำนักงาน ของ ผู้ตรวจสอบ
insphere
VT ครอบคลุม ทำให้ เป็น รูป กลม ensphere
inspiration
N การสูด ลมหายใจ การสูด kan-sud-lom-hai-jai
inspiration
N ความบันดาลใจ แรงบันดาลใจ การ กระตุ้น kwam-ban-dan-jai
inspirational
ADJ เป็นการ ดลใจ เกี่ยวกับ การ ดลใจ pen-kan-don-jai
inspiratory
ADJ เกี่ยวกับ การหายใจเข้า kiao-kab-kan-hai-jai-kao
inspire
VT ดลใจ ดล บันดาลใจ ดล บันดาลใจ ให้กำลังใจ กระตุ้น don-jai
inspire
VT ทำให้เกิด tam-hai-koed-kuan
inspire in
PHRV ทำให้ เร้าใจ กระตุ้น เร่งเร้า infuse into tam-hai-rao-jai
inspire with
PHRV ทำให้ เร้าใจ ด้วย กระตุ้น ด้วย เร่งเร้า ด้วย infuse with tam-hai-rao0jai-duai
inspired
ADJ ที่ ถูก ดลใจ ti-tuk-don-jai
inspired
ADJ ยอดเยี่ยม ฉลาด หลักแหลม yod-yiam
inspiring
ADJ จับใจ ทรงอิทธิพล jab-jai
inspirit
VT ก่อ ให้ จิตวิญญาณ หรือ ชีวิต เข้าไป ใน ทำให้ มีชีวิต kor-hai-jid-win-yan-rue-chi-wid-kao-pai-nai
inspissate
VT ทำให้ หนา ขึ้น หรือ ข้น ขึ้น กลายเป็น หนา ขึ้น หรือ ข้น ขึ้น
inspissation
N การ ทำให้ หนา หรือ ข้น ขึ้น การกลายเป็น หนา หรือ ข้น ขึ้น
Webster's 1828 Dictionary
INSPECT
v.t.[L. inspicio, inspectum; in and specio, to view. ] 1. To look on; to view or oversee for the purpose of examination. It is the duty of parents to inspect the conduct or manners of their children.
2. To look into; to view and examine, for the purpose of ascertaining the quality or condition of a thing; as, to inspect potash; to inspect flour; to inspect arms.
3. To view and examine for the purpose of discovering and correcting errors; as, to inspect the press, or the proof-sheets of a book.
4. To superintend.
INSPECT
n.Close examination. [Not used. ]
INSPECTED
pp. Viewed with care; examined by the eye or officially.
INSPECTING
ppr. Looking on or into; viewing with care; examining for ascertaining the quality or condition.
INSPECTION
n.[L. inspectio.] 1. A looking on or into; prying examination; close or careful survey; as the divine inspection into the affairs of the world.
2. Watch; guardianship; as a youth placed at school under the inspection of a friend.
3. Superintendence; oversight. The fortifications are to be executed under the inspection of an officer of the army.
4. Official view; a careful viewing and examining of commodities or manufactures, to ascertain their quality; as the inspection of flour.
5. Official examination, as of arms, to see that they are in good order for service.
INSPECTOR
n.One who inspects, views or oversees; as an inspector of morals; an inspector of the press. 1. A superintendent; one to whose care the execution of any work is committed, for the purpose of seeing it faithfully performed.
2. An officer whose duty is to examine the quality of goods or commodities offered for sale.
3. An officer of the customs.
4. A military officer whose duty is to inspect the troops and examine their arms.
INSPECTORATE, INSPECTORSHIP
n.The office of an inspector.
INSPERSED
a.Sprinkled on. [Not used. ]
INSPERSION
n.[L. inspersio, inspergo; in and spargo, to scatter. ] The act of sprinkling on.
INSPEXIMUS
n.[we have inspected; the first word of ancient charters, etc. ,] An exemplification.
INSPHERE
v.t.[in and sphere. ] To place in an orb or sphere.
INSPIRABLE
a.[from inspire. ] That may be inspired. 1. That may be drawn into the lungs; inhalable; as air or vapors.
INSPIRATION
n.[L. inspiro.] 1. The act of drawing air into the lungs; the inhaling of air; a branch of respiration, and opposed to expiration.
2. The act of breathing into any thing.
3. The infusion of ideas into the mind by the Holy Spirit; the conveying into the minds of men, ideas, notices or monitions by extraordinary or supernatural influence; or the communication of the divine will to the understanding by suggestions or impressions on the mind, which leave no room to doubt the reality of their supernatural origin.
All Scripture is given by inspiration of God. 2 Timothy 3:16.
4. The infusion of ideas or directions by the supposed deities of pagans.
5. The infusion or communication of ideas or poetic spirit, by a superior being or supposed presiding power; as the inspiration of Homer or other poet.
INSPIRATORY
a.Pertaining to inspiration, or inhaling air into the lungs.
INSPIRE
v.i.[L. inspiro; in and spiro, to breathe. ] To draw in breath; to inhale air into the lungs; opposed to expire.
INSPIRE
v.t.To breathe into. Ye nine, descend and sing,
The breathing instruments inspire.
1. To infuse by breathing.
He knew not his Maker, and him that inspired into him an active soul.
2. To infuse into the mind; as, to inspire with new life.
3. To infuse or suggest ideas or monitions supernaturally; to communicate divine instructions to the mind. In this manner, we suppose the prophets to have been inspired, and the Scriptures to have been composed under divine influence or direction.
4. To infuse ideas or poetic spirit.
5. To draw into the lungs; as, to inspire and expire the air with difficulty.
INSPIRED
pp. Breathed in; inhaled; infused. 1. Informed or directed by the Holy Spirit.
INSPIRER
n.He that inspires.
INSPIRING
ppr. Breathing in; inhaling into the lungs; infusing into the mind supernaturally. 1. Infusing spirit or courage; animating.
INSPIRIT
v.t.[in and spirit. ] To infuse or excite spirit in; to enliven; to animate; to give new lift to; to encourage; to invigorate. The courage of Agamemnon is inspirited by the love of empire and ambition.
INSPIRITED
pp. Enlivened; animated; invigorated.
INSPIRITING
ppr. Infusing spirit; giving new life to.
INSPISSATE
v.t.[L. in and spissus, thick. ] To thicken, as fluids; to bring to greater consistence by evaporating the thinner parts, etc.
INSPISSATED
pp. Thickened, as a liquor.
INSPISSATING
ppr. Thickening, as a liquor.
INSPISSATION
n.The act or operation of rendering a fluid substance thicker by evaporation, etc.
Webster's 1913 Dictionary
INSPAN
In *span ", v. t. & i. Etym: [D. inspannen.]
Defn: To yoke or harness, as oxen to a vehicle. [South Africa ]
INSPECT
In *spect ", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Inspected; p. pr. & vb. n.Inspecting. ] Etym: [L. inspectus, p. p. of inspicere to inspect; pref. in- in + specere to look at, to view: cf. F. inspecter, fr. L. inspectare, freq. fr. inspicere. See Spy. ]
1. To look upon; to view closely and critically, esp. in order to ascertain quality or condition, to detect errors, etc. , to examine; to scrutinize; to investigate; as, to inspect conduct.
2. To view and examine officially, as troops, arms, goods offered, work done for the public, etc. ; to oversee; to superintend. Sir W. Temple.
INSPECT
In *spect ", n. Etym: [L. inspectus. See Inspect, v. t.]
Defn: Inspection. [Obs. ] Thomson.
INSPECTION
In *spec "tion, n. Etym: [L. inspectio: cf. F. inspection. ]
1. The act or process of inspecting or looking at carefully; a strict or prying examination; close or careful scrutiny; investigation. Spenser. With narrow search, and with inspection deep, Considered every creature. Milton.
2. The act of overseeing; official examination or superintendence. Trial by inspection (O. Eng. Law ), a mode of trial in which the case was settled by the individual observation and decision of the judge upon the testimony of his own senses, without the intervention of a jury. Abbott.
INSPECTIVE
In *spect "ive, a. Etym: [L. inspectivus.]
Defn: Engaged in inspection; inspecting; involving inspection.
INSPECTOR
In *spect "or, n. Etym: [L.: cf. F. inspecteur. ]
Defn: One who inspects, views, or oversees; one to whom the supervision of any work is committed; one who makes an official view or examination, as a military or civil officer; a superintendent; a supervisor; an overseer. Inspector general (Mil. ), a staff officer of an army, whose duties are those of inspection, and embrace everything relative to organization, recruiting, discharge, administration, accountability for money and property, instruction, police, and discipline.
INSPECTORATE
INSPECTORATE In *spect "or *ate, n.
Defn: Inspectorship. [R.]
INSPECTORIAL
INSPECTORIAL In `spec *to "ri *al, a.
Defn: Of or pertaining to an inspector or to inspection. [R.]
INSPECTORSHIP
INSPECTORSHIP In *spect "or *ship, n.
1. The office of an inspector.
2. The district embraced by an inspector's jurisdiction.
INSPECTRESS
INSPECTRESS In *spect "ress, n.
Defn: A female inspector.
INSPERSE
In *sperse ", v. t. Etym: [L. inspersus, p. p. of inspergere to sprinkle upon; pref. in- in, on + spargere to sprinkle. ]
Defn: To sprinkle; to scatter. [Obs. ] Bailey.
INSPERSION
In *sper "sion, n. Etym: [L. inspersio.]
Defn: The act of sprinkling. [Obs. ] Chapman.
INSPEXIMUS
In *spex "i *mus, n. Etym: [L., we have inspected. ]
Defn: The first word of ancient charters in England, confirming a grant made by a former king; hence, a royal grant.
INSPHERE
In *sphere ", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Insphered; p. pr. & vb. n.Insphering.] Etym: [Cf. Ensphere. ]
Defn: To place in, or as in, an orb a sphere. Cf. Ensphere. Bright aërial spirits live insphered In regions mild of calm and serene air. Milton.
INSPIRABLE
INSPIRABLE In *spir "a *ble, a.
Defn: Capable of being inspired or drawn into the lungs; inhalable; respirable; admitting inspiration. Harvey.
INSPIRATION
In `spi *ra "tion, n. Etym: [F. inspiration, L. inspiratio. See Inspire. ]
1. The act of inspiring or breathing in; breath; specif. (Physiol.), the drawing of air into the lungs, accomplished in mammals by elevation of the chest walls and flattening of the diaphragm; -- the opposite of expiration.
2. The act or power of exercising an elevating or stimulating influence upon the intellect or emotions; the result of such influence which quickens or stimulates; as, the inspiration of occasion, of art, etc. Your father was ever virtuous, and holy men at their death have good inspirations. Shak.
3. (Theol.)
Defn: A supernatural divine influence on the prophets, apostles, or sacred writers, by which they were qualified to communicate moral or religious truth with authority; a supernatural influence which qualifies men to receive and communicate divine truth; also, the truth communicated. All Scripture is given by inspiration of God. 2 Tim. iii. 16. The age which we now live in is not an age of inspiration and impulses. Sharp. Plenary inspiration (Theol.), that kind of inspiration which excludes all defect in the utterance of the inspired message. -- Verbal inspiration (Theol.), that kind of inspiration which extends to the very words and forms of expression of the divine message.
INSPIRATIONAL
INSPIRATIONAL In `spi *ra "tion *al, a.
Defn: Pertaining to inspiration.
INSPIRATIONIST
INSPIRATIONIST In `spi *ra "tion *ist, n.
Defn: One who holds to inspiration.
INSPIRATOR
INSPIRATOR In "spi *ra `tor, n. (Mach. )
Defn: A kind of injector for forcing water by steam. See Injector, n., 2.
INSPIRATORY
INSPIRATORY In *spir "a *to *ry, a.
Defn: Pertaining to, or aiding, inspiration; as, the inspiratory muscles.
INSPIRE
In *spire ", v. t. Etym: [OE. enspiren, OF. enspirer, inspirer, F.inspirer, fr. L. inspirare; pref. in- in + spirare to breathe. See Spirit. ]
1. To breathe into; to fill with the breath; to animate. When Zephirus eek, with his sweete breath, Inspirèd hath in every holt and health The tender crops. Chaucer. Descend, ye Nine, descend and sing, The breathing instruments inspire. Pope.
2. To infuse by breathing, or as if by breathing. He knew not his Maker, and him that inspired into him an active soul. Wisdom xv. 11.
3. To draw in by the operation of breathing; to inhale; -- opposed to expire. Forced to inspire and expire the air with difficulty. Harvey.
4. To infuse into the mind; to communicate to the spirit; to convey, as by a divine or supernatural influence; to disclose preternaturally; to produce in, as by inspiration. And generous stout courage did inspire. Spenser. But dawning day new comfort hath inspired. Shak.
5. To infuse into; to affect, as with a superior or supernatural influence; to fill with what animates, enlivens, or exalts; to communicate inspiration to; as, to inspire a child with sentiments of virtue. Erato, thy poet's mind inspire, And fill his soul with thy celestial fire. Dryden.
INSPIRE
In *spire ", v. i. [imp. & p. p. Inspired; p. pr. & vb. n. Inspiring. ]
1. To draw in breath; to inhale air into the lungs; -- opposed to expire.
2. To breathe; to blow gently. [Obs. ] And when the wind amongst them did inspire, They wavèd like a penon wide dispread. Spenser.
INSPIRED
INSPIRED In *spired ", a.
1. Breathed in; inhaled.
2. Moved or animated by, or as by, a supernatural influence; affected by divine inspiration; as, the inspired prophets; the inspired writers.
3. Communicated or given as by supernatural or divine inspiration; having divine authority; hence, sacred, holy; -- opposed to uninspired, profane, or secular; as, the inspired writings, that is, the Scriptures.
INSPIRER
INSPIRER In *spir "er, n.
Defn: One who, or that which, inspirer. "Inspirer of that holy flame. " Cowper.
INSPIRING
INSPIRING In *spir "ing, a.
Defn: Animating; cheering; moving; exhilarating; as, an inspiring or scene.
INSPIRIT
In *spir "it, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Inspirited; p. pr. & vb. n.Inspiriting. ]
Defn: To infuse new life or spirit into; to animate; to encourage; to invigorate. The courage of Agamemnon is inspirited by the love of empire and ambition. Pope.
Syn. -- To enliven; invigorate; exhilarate; animate; cheer; encourage; inspire.
INSPISSATE
In *spis "sate, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Inspissated; p. pr. & vb. n.Inspissating. ] Etym: [L. inspissatus, p. p. of inspissare to thicken; pref. in- + spissare to thicken, fr. spissus thick. ]
Defn: To thicken or bring to greater consistence, as fluids by evaporation.
INSPISSATE
In *spis "sate, a. Etym: [L. inspissatus, p. p.]
Defn: Thick or thickened; inspissated. Greenhill.
INSPISSATION
INSPISSATION In `spis *sa "tion, n.
Defn: The act or the process of inspissating, or thickening a fluid substance, as by evaporation; also, the state of being so thickened.
New American Oxford Dictionary
Insp.
Insp. ▶abbreviation Inspector (as part of a police officer's title ).
insp.
insp. ▶abbreviation inspector.
inspan
in span |inˈspan ɪnzˈpæn | ▶verb ( inspans, inspanning, inspanned ) [ with obj. ] S. African yoke (draft animals, typically oxen ) in a team to a vehicle. ORIGIN early 19th cent.: from Dutch inspannen ‘to stretch, ’ from in- ‘in ’ + spannen ‘to span. ’
inspect
in spect |inˈspekt ɪnˈspɛkt | ▶verb [ with obj. ] look at (someone or something ) closely, typically to assess their condition or to discover any shortcomings: they were inspecting my outside paintwork for cracks and flaws. • examine (someone or something ) to ensure that they reach an official standard: customs officers came aboard to inspect our documents. ORIGIN early 17th cent.: from Latin inspect- ‘looked into, examined, ’ from the verb inspicere (from in- ‘in ’ + specere ‘look at ’), or from its frequentative, inspectare.
inspection
in spec tion |inˈspekSHən ɪnˈspekʃn | ▶noun careful examination or scrutiny: on closer inspection it looked like a fossil | please have your tickets ready for inspection | we carry out regular safety inspections.
inspection chamber
in |spec ¦tion cham |ber ▶noun a manhole sited at a junction or bend in a drain to allow clearance of blockages.
inspector
in spec tor |inˈspektər ɪnˈspɛktər | ▶noun 1 an official employed to ensure that official regulations are obeyed, esp. in public services: a prison inspector. • Brit. an official who examines bus or train tickets to check that they are valid. 2 a police officer ranking below a superintendent or police chief: [ as title ] : Inspector Simmons. DERIVATIVES in spec to ri al |ˌinspekˈtôrēəl |adjective, in spec tor ship |-ˌSHip |noun
inspectorate
in spec tor ate |inˈspektərit ɪnˈspɛktərət | ▶noun a body that ensures that the official regulations applying to a particular type of institution or activity are obeyed: the factory inspectorate.
inspector general
in spec tor gen er al (abbr.: IG ) ▶noun ( pl. inspectors general ) an official in charge of inspecting a particular institution or activity: a report by the Pentagon's inspector general. • Military a staff officer responsible for conducting inspections and investigations.
inspector of taxes
inspector of taxes (also tax inspector ) ▶noun (in the UK ) an official of the Inland Revenue responsible for assessing and collecting income tax and some other taxes.
inspiration
in spi ra tion |ˌinspəˈrāSHən ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃən | ▶noun 1 the process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, esp. to do something creative: Helen had one of her flashes of inspiration | the history of fashion has provided designers with invaluable inspiration. • the quality of having been so stimulated, esp. when evident in something: a rare moment of inspiration in an otherwise dull display. • a person or thing that stimulates in this way: he is an inspiration to everyone. • a sudden brilliant, creative, or timely idea: then I had an inspiration. • the divine influence believed to have led to the writing of the Bible. 2 the drawing in of breath; inhalation. • an act of breathing in; an inhalation. ORIGIN Middle English (in the sense ‘divine guidance ’): via Old French from late Latin inspiratio (n- ), from the verb inspirare (see inspire ).
inspirational
in spi ra tion al |ˌinspəˈrāSHənl ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃənl | ▶adjective providing or showing creative or spiritual inspiration: the team's inspirational captain.
inspiratory
in spir a to ry |inˈspīrəˌtôrē ˈɪnspərətɔri | ▶adjective Physiology relating to the act of breathing in.
inspire
in spire |inˈspīr ɪnˈspaɪ (ə )r | ▶verb [ with obj. ] 1 fill (someone ) with the urge or ability to do or feel something, esp. to do something creative: [ with obj. and infinitive ] : his passion for romantic literature inspired him to begin writing. • create (a feeling, esp. a positive one ) in a person: their past record does not inspire confidence. • (inspire someone with ) animate someone with (such a feeling ): he inspired his students with a vision of freedom. • give rise to: the movie was successful enough to inspire a sequel. 2 breathe in (air ); inhale. DERIVATIVES in spir er noun ORIGIN Middle English enspire, from Old French inspirer, from Latin inspirare ‘breathe or blow into, ’ from in- ‘into ’ + spirare ‘breathe. ’ The word was originally used of a divine or supernatural being, in the sense ‘impart a truth or idea to someone. ’
inspired
in spired |inˈspīrd ɪnˈspaɪ (ə )rd | ▶adjective 1 of extraordinary quality, as if arising from some external creative impulse: they had to thank the goalie for some inspired saves. • (of a person ) exhibiting such a creative impulse in the activity specified: she was an inspired gardener. 2 (of air or another substance ) that is breathed in: inspired air must be humidified. DERIVATIVES in spir ed ly adverb
inspiring
in spir ing |inˈspīriNG ɪnˈspaɪərɪŋ | ▶adjective having the effect of inspiring someone: he was an inspiring teacher | the scenery is not very inspiring. DERIVATIVES in spir ing ly adverb
inspirit
in spir it |inˈspirit ɪnzˈpɪrɪt | ▶verb ( inspirits, inspiriting , inspirited ) [ with obj. ] (usu. as adj. inspiriting ) encourage and enliven (someone ): the inspiriting beauty of Gothic architecture. DERIVATIVES in spir it ing ly adverb
inspissate
in spis sate |ˈinspiˌsāt, inˈspisˌāt ˈɪnspəseɪt | ▶verb [ with obj. ] (usu. as adj. inspissated ) thicken or congeal: inspissated secretions. DERIVATIVES in spis sa tion |ˌinspiˈsāSHən |noun ORIGIN early 17th cent.: from late Latin inspissat- ‘made thick, ’ from the verb inspissare (based on Latin spissus ‘thick, dense ’).
inspissator
in spis sa tor |ˈinspiˌsātər, inˈspisˌātər ˈɪnspəseɪdər | ▶noun a heating device for thickening or congealing a liquid.
Oxford Dictionary
insp.
insp. ▶abbreviation inspector.
Insp.
Insp. ▶abbreviation Inspector (as part of a police officer's title ).
inspan
inspan |ɪnˈspan | ▶verb ( inspans, inspanning, inspanned ) [ with obj. ] S. African yoke (draught animals, typically oxen ) in a team to a vehicle. • harness an animal or animals to (a vehicle ). ORIGIN early 19th cent.: from Dutch inspannen ‘to stretch ’, from in- ‘in ’ + spannen ‘to span ’.
inspect
in |spect |ɪnˈspɛkt | ▶verb [ with obj. ] look at (someone or something ) closely, typically to assess their condition or to discover any shortcomings: they inspected the paintwork for cracks and flaws. • examine (someone or something ) to ensure that they reach an official standard: customs officers came aboard to inspect our documents. ORIGIN early 17th cent. (earlier (late Middle English ) as inspection ): from Latin inspect- ‘looked into, examined ’, from the verb inspicere (from in- ‘in ’ + specere ‘look at ’), or from its frequentative, inspectare.
inspection
in |spec ¦tion |ɪnˈspɛkʃn | ▶noun [ mass noun ] careful examination or scrutiny: on closer inspection it looked like a fossil | please have your tickets ready for inspection | [ count noun ] : we carry out regular safety inspections.
inspection chamber
in |spec ¦tion cham |ber ▶noun a manhole sited at a junction or bend in a drain to allow clearance of blockages.
inspector
in |spect ¦or |ɪnˈspɛktə | ▶noun 1 an official employed to ensure that official regulations are obeyed, especially in public services: a prison inspector. • Brit. an official who examines bus or train tickets to check that they are valid. 2 a police officer ranking below a chief inspector: [ as title ] : Inspector Simmons. DERIVATIVES inspectorial |-ˈtɔːrɪəl |adjective, inspectorship noun
inspectorate
in |spect ¦or |ate |ɪnˈspɛktərət | ▶noun chiefly Brit. a body that ensures that the official regulations applying to a particular type of institution or activity are obeyed: the factory inspectorate.
inspector general
in |spect ¦or gen |eral ▶noun the head of an inspectorate. • Military a staff officer responsible for conducting inspections and investigations.
inspector of taxes
inspector of taxes (also tax inspector ) ▶noun (in the UK ) an official of the Inland Revenue responsible for assessing and collecting income tax and some other taxes.
inspiration
in |spir |ation |ɪnspɪˈreɪʃ (ə )n | ▶noun 1 [ mass noun ] the process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative: Helen had one of her flashes of inspiration | the Malvern Hills have provided inspiration for many artists. • the quality of being inspired: a rare moment of inspiration in an otherwise dull display. • [ count noun ] a person or thing that inspires: he is an inspiration to everyone. • divine influence, especially that supposed to have led to the writing of the Bible. 2 a sudden brilliant or timely idea: then I had an inspiration. 3 [ mass noun ] the drawing in of breath; inhalation. ORIGIN Middle English (in the sense ‘divine guidance ’): via Old French from late Latin inspiratio (n- ), from the verb inspirare (see inspire ).
inspirational
in |spir |ation ¦al |ɪnspɪˈreɪʃ (ə )n (ə )l | ▶adjective providing or showing creative or spiritual inspiration: the team's inspirational captain. DERIVATIVES inspirationally adverb
inspiratory
inspiratory |ɪnˈspʌɪrət (ə )ri | ▶adjective Physiology relating to the act of breathing in.
inspire
in |spire |ɪnˈspʌɪə | ▶verb [ with obj. ] 1 fill (someone ) with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative: his philosophy inspired a later generation of environmentalists | [ with obj. and infinitive ] : his passion for literature inspired him to begin writing. • create (a feeling, especially a positive one ) in a person: their past record does not inspire confidence. • (inspire someone with ) animate someone with (a feeling ): he inspired his students with a vision of freedom. • give rise to: the film was successful enough to inspire a sequel. 2 breathe in (air ); inhale. DERIVATIVES inspirer noun ORIGIN Middle English enspire, from Old French inspirer, from Latin inspirare ‘breathe or blow into ’ from in- ‘into ’ + spirare ‘breathe ’. The word was originally used of a divine or supernatural being, in the sense ‘impart a truth or idea to someone ’.
inspired
in |spired |ɪnˈspʌɪəd | ▶adjective 1 of extraordinary quality, as if arising from some external creative impulse: they had to thank the goalkeeper for some inspired saves. • (of a person ) displaying a creative impulse in the activity specified: she was an inspired gardener. 2 (of air or another substance ) that is breathed in. DERIVATIVES inspiredly |-rɪdli |adverb
inspiring
in |spir ¦ing |ɪnˈspʌɪərɪŋ | ▶adjective having the effect of inspiring someone: he was an inspiring teacher | the scenery is not very inspiring. DERIVATIVES inspiringly adverb
inspirit
in |spirit |ɪnˈspɪrɪt | ▶verb ( inspirits, inspiriting, inspirited ) [ with obj. ] (usu. as adj. inspiriting ) encourage and enliven (someone ): the inspiriting beauty of Gothic architecture. DERIVATIVES inspiritingly adverb
inspissate
inspissate |ɪnˈspɪseɪt | ▶verb [ with obj. ] (usu. as adj. inspissated ) thicken or congeal: inspissated secretions. DERIVATIVES inspissation |-ˈseɪʃ (ə )n |noun ORIGIN early 17th cent.: from late Latin inspissat- ‘made thick ’, from the verb inspissare (based on Latin spissus ‘thick, dense ’).
inspissator
inspissator |ˈɪnspɪˌseɪtə | ▶noun a heating device for thickening or congealing a liquid.
American Oxford Thesaurus
inspect
inspect verb by all means, inspect any part of the house you wish: examine, check, scrutinize, investigate, vet, test, monitor, survey, study, look over, peruse, scan, explore, probe; assess, appraise, review, audit; informal check out, give something a /the once-over.
inspection
inspection noun on further inspection, we detected a slight crack in the pipe: examination, checkup, survey, scrutiny, probe, exploration, observation, investigation; assessment, appraisal, review, evaluation; informal once-over, going-over, look-see.
inspector
inspector noun the inspector's report is due here by noon: examiner, scrutineer, investigator, surveyor, assessor, appraiser, reviewer, analyst; observer, overseer, supervisor, monitor, watchdog, ombudsman; auditor.
inspiration
inspiration noun 1 her work is a real inspiration to others: guiding light, example, model, muse, motivation, encouragement, influence, spur, stimulus, lift, boost, incentive, impulse, catalyst. 2 his work lacks inspiration: creativity, inventiveness, innovation, ingenuity, genius, imagination, originality; artistry, insight, vision; finesse, flair. 3 she had a sudden inspiration: bright idea, revelation, flash; informal brainwave, brainstorm, eureka moment.
inspire
inspire verb 1 the landscape inspired him to write: stimulate, motivate, encourage, influence, rouse, move, stir, energize, galvanize, incite; animate, fire, excite, spark, inspirit, incentivize, affect. 2 the film inspired a musical: give rise to, lead to, bring about, cause, prompt, spawn, engender; literary beget. 3 Charles inspired awe in her: arouse, awaken, prompt, induce, ignite, trigger, kindle, produce, bring out; literary enkindle.
inspired
inspired adjective toe-tapping melodies and inspired lyrics: outstanding, wonderful, marvelous, excellent, magnificent, fine, exceptional, first-class, first-rate, virtuoso, supreme, superlative, brilliant; innovative, ingenious, imaginative, original; informal tremendous, superb, super, ace, wicked, awesome, out of this world. ANTONYMS dull, poor.
inspiring
inspiring adjective inspiring essays: inspirational, encouraging, heartening, uplifting, stirring, rousing, stimulating, electrifying; moving, affecting, impassioned, influential.
Oxford Thesaurus
inspect
inspect verb the safety equipment is inspected by officials each year: examine, check (over ), scrutinize, vet, investigate, test, monitor, survey, study, go over, look over, look at, take a look at, pore over, view, scan, observe, explore, probe, subject to an examination, subject to an inspection, go over with a fine-tooth comb; assess, appraise, review; informal check out, give something the once-over, give something a going-over, give something a look-see.
inspection
inspection noun he ordered an inspection of all aircraft | all reactors require regular inspection: examination, check, check-up, survey, scrutiny, look-over, probe, exploration, perusal, view, scan, observation, investigation, assessment, appraisal, review, evaluation; examining, checking, surveying, vetting, investigating, assessing, appraising, consideration; informal once-over, going-over, look-see, overhaul.
inspector
inspector noun the machinery was not acceptable to the factory inspector: examiner, checker, scrutinizer, scrutineer, investigator, surveyor, assessor, appraiser, reviewer, analyst; observer, overseer, supervisor, monitor, watchdog, ombudsman; auditor; rare examinant, scrutinator.
inspiration
inspiration noun 1 her idea proved a real inspiration to others: stimulus, stimulation, motivation, motivating force, fillip, encouragement, influence, muse, goad, spur, lift, boost, incentive, incitement, impulse, catalyst; example, model, guiding light; informal shot in the arm; rare afflatus. 2 these writings lack inspiration: creativity, inventiveness, innovation, innovativeness, ingenuity, imagination, imaginativeness, originality, individuality; artistry, expressiveness, creative power, creative talent, creative skill, genius, insight, vision, wit, finesse, flair, brilliance, sophistication. 3 Emily racked her brain and had a sudden inspiration: bright idea, brilliant idea, timely thought, revelation; informal brainwave; N. Amer. informal brainstorm. 4 she experiences pain on deep inspiration: inhalation, breathing in, drawing in of breath; respiration, breathing.
inspire
inspire verb 1 the landscape inspired Hardy to write this fine poem: stimulate, motivate, cause, incline, persuade, encourage, influence, rouse, move, stir, spur (on ), goad, energize, galvanize, incite, impel; animate, fire the imagination of, fire with enthusiasm; rare inspirit, incentivize, fillip. 2 the film inspired a musical on the London stage: give rise to, lead to, result in, bring about, cause, be the cause of, prompt, produce, spawn, engender; be the inspiration for; literary beget. 3 Charles inspired awe in those who worked with him: arouse, awaken, prompt, cause, induce, ignite, trigger, kindle, produce, generate, bring out, bring about, give rise to, sow the seeds of; literary enkindle. ANTONYMS extinguish.
inspired
inspired adjective an inspired performance | she is an inspired gardener: outstanding, wonderful, marvellous, excellent, magnificent, fine, exceptional, formidable, first-class, first-rate, virtuoso, supreme, superlative, dazzling, exciting, thrilling, enthralling, memorable; gifted, talented, creative, imaginative, inventive, innovative, innovatory, innovational, ingenious, original, resourceful, enterprising; informal tremendous, superb, super, smashing, ace, A1, mean, wicked, awesome, magic, out of this world; Brit. informal brilliant, brill. ANTONYMS mediocre, poor.
inspiring
inspiring adjective he was an inspiring example to his pupils: inspirational, encouraging, heartening, uplifting, stirring, rousing, stimulating, electrifying, exhilarating, exciting; moving, affecting, memorable, striking, impressive, influential; rare stimulative. ANTONYMS uninspiring; dull.
Duden Dictionary
Inspekteur
In s pek teur, In spek teur Substantiv, maskulin , der |…ˈtøːɐ̯ |der Inspekteur; Genitiv: des Inspekteurs, Plural: die Inspekteure französisch inspecteur < lateinisch inspector, Inspektor 1 Leiter einer Inspektion 2 ranghöchster Aufsicht führender Offizier einer Teilstreitkraft der Bundeswehr der Inspekteur der Marine, des Heeres
Inspekteurin
In s pek teu rin , In spek teu rin Substantiv, feminin , die |…ˈtø:rɪn |weibliche Form zu Inspekteur 1
Inspektion
In s pek ti on , In spek ti on Substantiv, feminin , die |Inspekti o n |die Inspektion; Genitiv: der Inspektion, Plural: die Inspektionen lateinisch inspectio = das Hineinsehen, Besichtigung, Untersuchung, zu: inspicere, inspizieren 1 a das Inspizieren eine eingehende, gründliche Inspektion | die Inspektion einer Fabrik, der sanitären Anlagen | die Inspektion der Truppen durch den General | die Inspektion einer Schule durch die Schulrätin | eine Inspektion ansetzen, vornehmen, durchführen b (regelmäßig vorgenommene ) Überprüfung und Wartung eines Kraftfahrzeugs wann ist die nächste Inspektion fällig? | sein Auto von der Inspektion abholen, zur Inspektion bringen | der Wagen muss zur Inspektion c prüfende Besichtigung durch einen Inspekteur 2 der Bundeswehr 2 Behörde, Dienststelle, der die Prüfung, Aufsicht über etwas obliegt
Inspektionsbesuch
In s pek ti ons be such , In spek ti ons be such Substantiv, maskulin , der |Inspekti o nsbesuch | vgl. Inspektionsgang
Inspektionsfahrt
In s pek ti ons fahrt , In spek ti ons fahrt Substantiv, feminin , die |Inspekti o nsfahrt | vgl. Inspektionsreise
Inspektionsgang
In s pek ti ons gang , In spek ti ons gang Substantiv, maskulin , der |Inspekti o nsgang |Rundgang durch ein Gebäude, eine Anlage o. Ä., bei dem eine Inspektion vorgenommen wird
Inspektionsreise
In s pek ti ons rei se , In spek ti ons rei se Substantiv, feminin , die |Inspekti o nsreise |zum Zwecke einer Inspektion 1a unternommene Reise
Inspektor
In s pek tor , In spek tor Substantiv, maskulin , der |Insp e ktor |der Inspektor; Genitiv: des Inspektors, Plural: die Inspektoren lateinisch inspector = Besichtiger, Untersucher, zu: inspicere, inspizieren 1 Beamter bzw. Beamtin zu Beginn der Laufbahn im gehobenen Dienst er ist Inspektor beim Zoll | das Gutachten des [Herrn ] Inspektors Müller | Inspektor Müllers Gutachten 2 jemand, der etwas inspiziert, dessen Amt es ist, Inspektionen durchzuführen
Inspektorat
In s pek to rat , In spek to rat Substantiv, Neutrum österreichisch, schweizerisch , das |Inspektor a t |das Inspektorat; Genitiv: des Inspektorat [e ]s, Inspektorate Inspektion 2
Inspektorin
In s pek to rin , In spek to rin Substantiv, feminin , die |Inspekt o rin |weibliche Form zu Inspektor
Inspiration
In s pi ra ti on , In spi ra ti on Substantiv, feminin , die |Inspirati o n |die Inspiration; Genitiv: der Inspiration, Plural: die Inspirationen lateinisch inspiratio, eigentlich = Einhauchung 1 bildungssprachlich schöpferischer Einfall, Gedanke; plötzliche Erkenntnis; erhellende Idee, die jemanden, besonders bei einer geistigen Tätigkeit, weiterführt; Erleuchtung, Eingebung künstlerische, dichterische, musikalische Inspirationen | die Inspiration eines Erfinders, eines Dichters | der Pianist spielt technisch perfekt, aber ohne jede Inspiration 2 ohne Plural besonders Medizin das Einatmen
Inspirationsquelle
In s pi ra ti ons quel le Substantiv, feminin , die |Inspirati o nsquelle |etwas, was jemandem Impulse verleiht, jemanden zu etwas inspiriert die wichtigste Inspirationsquelle der Malerin war die Natur
inspirativ
in s pi ra tiv , in spi ra tiv Adjektiv |inspirat i v |durch Inspiration wirkend
Inspirator
In s pi ra tor , In spi ra tor Substantiv, maskulin bildungssprachlich , der |Inspir a tor |der Inspirator; Genitiv: des Inspirators, Plural: die Inspiratoren spätlateinisch inspirator = Einhaucher, Einflößer jemand, der jemanden inspiriert, der zu etwas inspiriert er wurde zum Inspirator einer ganz neuen Stilrichtung
Inspiratorin
In s pi ra to rin , In spi ra to rin Substantiv, feminin , die |Inspirat o rin |weibliche Form zu Inspirator
inspiratorisch
in s pi ra to risch, in spi ra to risch Adjektiv |inspirat o risch |lateinisch-neulateinisch 1 inspirativ 2 Medizin die Inspiration 2 betreffend; Gegensatz exspiratorisch
inspirieren
in s pi rie ren , in spi rie ren schwaches Verb bildungssprachlich |inspir ie ren |schwaches Verb; Perfektbildung mit »hat « lateinisch inspirare, eigentlich = (hin )einhauchen (jemandem /einer Sache ) Impulse verleihen, Anregungen geben jemanden künstlerisch, musikalisch inspirieren | jemanden zu einem Werk, einem Buch, einem Gemälde, einem Gedicht inspirieren | ihre Erzählung hat ihn zu dieser Komposition inspiriert | der Modeschöpfer hat sich bei diesem Modell offensichtlich von einem Kollegen inspirieren lassen | er ist kein besonders inspirierter (ideenreicher ) Komponist
Inspiriertheit
In s pi riert heit, In spi riert heit Substantiv, feminin bildungssprachlich , die |Inspir ie rtheit |die Inspiriertheit; Genitiv: der Inspiriertheit das Inspiriertsein, Beflügeltsein, Animiertsein die Lebendigkeit und Inspiriertheit seines Spiels lässt einen über kleine technische Mängel hinwegsehen
Inspizient
In s pi zi ent , In spi zi ent Substantiv, maskulin , der |Inspizi e nt |zu lateinisch inspiciens (Genitiv: inspicientis ), 1. Partizip von: inspicere, inspizieren 1 Theater, Fernsehen, Rundfunk jemand, der verantwortlich ist für den reibungslosen Ablauf von Proben, von Theateraufführungen oder Fernseh- und Rundfunksendungen Berufsbezeichnung 2 selten Aufsicht führende Person
Inspizientin
In s pi zi en tin , In spi zi en tin Substantiv, feminin , die |Inspizi e ntin |weibliche Form zu Inspizient
inspizieren
in s pi zie ren , in spi zie ren schwaches Verb |inspiz ie ren |schwaches Verb; Perfektbildung mit »hat « lateinisch inspicere, eigentlich = hineinsehen in allen Einzelheiten prüfend besichtigen ein Werk, Gebäude, Gelände [gründlich, genau ] inspizieren | eine Truppe inspizieren
Inspizierung
In s pi zie rung , In spi zie rung Substantiv, feminin , die |Inspiz ie rung |genaue Prüfung
French Dictionary
inspecter
inspecter v. tr. verbe transitif Examiner avec attention. : On doit inspecter les locaux, car la direction a reçu un appel à la bombe. SYNONYME fouiller . aimer
inspecteur
inspecteur inspectrice n. m. et f. nom masculin et féminin Personne chargée de contrôler un service, une administration, une activité, etc.
inspection
inspection n. f. nom féminin Contrôle, examen attentif. : L ’inspection des aliments.
inspirateur
inspirateur , trice adj. et n. m. et f. adjectif Susceptible d ’inspirer. : Un texte inspirateur. nom masculin et féminin Personne dont on s ’inspire, conseiller. : Chloé est l ’inspiratrice de cette manifestation pour la paix. Note Technique Ce mot se dit en bonne ou en mauvaise part.
inspiration
inspiration n. f. nom féminin 1 Acte par lequel l ’air est introduit dans les poumons. : La respiration se fait en deux temps: l ’inspiration et l ’expiration. ANTONYME expiration . 2 Faculté de créer quelque chose, imagination. : Ce soir, Alain manque d ’inspiration: il n ’arrive pas à composer.
inspiré
inspiré , ée adj. et n. m. et f. adjectif Qui a reçu l ’inspiration, qui traduit l ’inspiration. : Des poètes inspirées. Une œuvre inspirée. nom masculin et féminin Personne animée par l ’inspiration. LOCUTIONS Être bien, mal inspiré. Avoir une bonne, une mauvaise idée. : Nous avons été bien inspirés de choisir cette candidate. SYNONYME avisé . Inspiré de. Influencé par. : Des poèmes inspirés du romantisme.
inspirer
inspirer v. tr. , intr. , pronom. verbe transitif 1 Faire pénétrer l ’air dans ses poumons. : Inspirer de l ’air. ANTONYME expirer . 2 Faire naître une pensée, une émotion. : Ce geste généreux inspire du respect à Nadia. SYNONYME provoquer . verbe intransitif Faire pénétrer dans la poitrine. : Il faut inspirer, puis expirer. verbe pronominal Emprunter des idées de quelqu ’un, de quelque chose. : Ce peintre s ’inspire des paysages de montagne. Note Grammaticale À la forme pronominale, le participe passé de ce verbe s ’accorde toujours en genre et en nombre avec son sujet. Ces auteurs s ’étaient inspirés d ’un fait divers. aimer
Spanish Dictionary
inspección
inspección nombre femenino 1 Acción de inspeccionar :una inspección revela que el 80 \% de estos locales presentan graves deficiencias; escogía, tras muchas inspecciones del terreno, el lugar más apropiado para colocar la inmensa olla de hierro .2 Cargo de una persona que consiste en inspeccionar .3 Oficina o despacho del inspector .4 der Examen que ordena un juez de un lugar o de una cosa .ETIMOLOGÍA Préstamo (s. xvii ) del latín inspectio, inspectionis, derivado de inspicere ‘mirar adentro ’. De la familia etimológica de aspecto (V.).
inspeccionar
inspeccionar verbo transitivo Examinar atentamente una cosa o un lugar ¿es que el municipio no inspecciona las obras terminadas antes de darles el visto bueno?
inspector, -ra
inspector, -ra adjetivo /nombre masculino y femenino 1 Que inspecciona :señala, en fin, el inspector de primera fray Bernardino de Sahagún que los aztecas comían algunas flores .2 nombre masculino y femenino Empleado público o particular que tiene a su cargo la inspección y vigilancia en el ramo a que pertenece y del cual toma título especial el destino que desempeña :inspector de policía; inspectora de bosques; inspector de aduanas; inspectora de enseñanza .
inspectoría
inspectoría nombre femenino 1 Chile Cuerpo de policía que está bajo el mando de un inspector .2 Chile Territorio a que se extiende la vigilancia de dicho cuerpo .
inspiración
inspiración nombre femenino 1 Acción de introducir aire u otra sustancia gaseosa en los pulmones :la inspiración es una de las fases de la respiración; en la inspiración los pulmones se hinchan y provocan la dilatación de la caja torácica .SINÓNIMO aspiración .ANTÓNIMO espiración .2 Estímulo o lucidez repentina que siente una persona y que favorece la creatividad, la búsqueda de soluciones a un problema, la concepción de ideas que permiten emprender un proyecto, etc. , especialmente la que siente el artista y que impulsa la creación de obras de arte :este estilo se opone al gusto por las reglas y el orden y reivindica la creación personal según la inspiración .3 Persona o cosa que favorece o estimula la creación artística :el pintor utilizó aquella sala en penumbra como motivo de inspiración; aquel entorno sirvió de modelo e inspiración al pintor durante cuarenta y tres años .4 Influencia que determina el estilo, la ideología o el modo de ser de algo, especialmente de una obra de arte u otra creación :construye edificios de inspiración neoclásica; es un arte original, en el que, sin embargo, no es difícil descubrir motivos e inspiraciones europeos y musulmanes .
inspirado, -da
inspirado, -da adjetivo Que tiene o muestra inspiración (estímulo o lucidez repentina ):hoy no estoy muy inspirado; tuvo una locución inspirada .
inspirador, -ra
inspirador, -ra adjetivo 1 Que inspira :un horizonte inspirador de ensueños .2 adjetivo /nombre masculino y femenino Que inspira, especialmente ideas o sugerencias para la formación de organizaciones, corrientes o movimientos, o para la creación artística :el dirigente ruso, hombre de confianza de Gorbachov e inspirador de la perestroika, terminó su intervención; él fue el inspirador de la vanguardia de Chicago .3 adjetivo anat [músculo ] Que sirve para la inspiración .
inspirar
inspirar verbo transitivo /verbo intransitivo 1 Atraer hacia los pulmones aire u otra sustancia gaseosa :inspirar el humo; inspiró todo el aire que pudo antes de sumergirse en el agua .SINÓNIMO aspirar .ANTÓNIMO espirar .2 verbo transitivo Despertar o causar en el ánimo un sentimiento, una sensación o una impresión :inspirar ternura; ese tipo no me inspira confianza; le retiene siempre el horror que le inspira .3 verbo transitivo Influir sobre una persona o una cosa, especialmente sobre la creación de un artista :la arquitectura griega inspiró toda su obra; un único principio inspira su producción .4 verbo transitivo /verbo intransitivo Sugerir o producir ideas o emociones que impulsan y favorecen la creación, especialmente de obras de arte :este paisaje inspiró al poeta para componer aquella oda; lo que inspira al compositor no es un paisaje o las suaves notas de un campanil lejano, sino simplemente su buen humor; el amor inspira .5 inspirarse verbo pronominal Sentir o conseguir una especial y repentina lucidez que favorece el ingenio o la creatividad, especialmente artística :finalmente el poeta se inspiró .6 inspirarse Tomar una cosa determinada como materia de inspiración, especialmente artística :inspirarse en una frase de Cervantes; Picasso se inspiró en el arte africano para sus creaciones cubistas; este ensayo se inspira en teorías marxistas .ETIMOLOGÍA Préstamo (s. xv ) del latín inspirare ‘soplar adentro de algo ’ y figuradamente ‘infundir ideas ’, derivado de spirare ‘soplar ’, ‘respirar ’. De la familia etimológica de espirar (V.).
inspirativo, -va
inspirativo, -va adjetivo Que tiene la virtud de inspirar .
inspiratorio, -ria
inspiratorio, -ria adjetivo 1 De la inspiración respiratoria o relacionado con ella :movimiento inspiratorio; al hacer una inspiración forzada introducimos tres litros más de aire en los pulmones, que constituyen el volumen de reserva inspiratoria .2 anat [músculo ] Que participa en la inspiración respiratoria :el diafragma es un músculo inspiratorio .
inspirómetro
inspirómetro nombre masculino med Aparato que sirve para medir el volumen de aire que se puede inspirar de una sola vez .
Sanseido Dictionary
INSPEC
INSPEC インスペック 〖 Information Services in Physics, Electrotechnology, Computers and Control 〗物理学 ，電気 電子工学 ，コンピューター制御情報サービス 。イギリス電気学会 （IEE: Institution of Electrical Engineers ）が 1967 年よりつくっている世界最大規模のデータ -ベース 。
Sanseido Wisdom Dictionary
Insp
Insp .insp .inspector .
inspect
in spect /ɪnspékt /〖in (中を )spect (見る )〗(名 )inspection, inspector 動詞 ～s /-ts /; ～ed /-ɪd /; ～ing 他動詞 1 〈物など 〉を (隅々まで注意して )調べる ; 【傷 病気などがないか 】〈物など 〉を検査する «for » ; 〈物など 〉を検閲する ▸ inspect A for damages A 〈物 〉が壊れていないか調べる ▸ All systems should be inspected quarterly .全システムを年4回検査すべきだ 2 〈人が 〉〈建物 組織など 〉を視察する, 査察する, 検分する ; 監査する ; 閲兵する .
inspection
in spec tion /ɪnspékʃ (ə )n /→inspect 名詞 U 〖具体例ではa (…) ～/～s 〗1 (建物 組織に対する )立入検査 , 視察, 査察 ; 監査 ▸ carry out an inspection 立入検査 [視察 ]を実施する ▸ a tour of inspection 視察旅行 2 検査, 点検 , (念入な )調査 ; (文書の )検閲 ▸ on closer [close ] inspection さらによく調べてみると [よく調べてみると ]
inspector
in spec tor /ɪnspéktə r /→inspect 名詞 複 ～s /-z /C 1 調査官 , 検査 [査察, 検閲 ]官 ▸ a ticket inspector 検札係 ▸ an inspector of taxes ｟英 ｠課税査定官 ▸ a school inspector ｟英 ｠視学官 2 〖しばしば肩書きで; I- 〗｟米 ｠警視正 ; ｟英 ｠警部 (補 ) 〘sergeantの上, superintendentの下の階級の警察官 〙 (!呼びかけにも用いる ) .～̀ g é neral 〘軍 〙監察長官 .
inspectorate
in spec tor ate /ɪnspékt (ə )rət /名詞 C ｟主に英 ｠〖集合的に; ｟英 ｠では単複両扱い 〗(学校 工場などに対する )調査団 ; U 調査 [検査 ]官の職務 .
inspiration
in spi ra tion /ɪ̀nspəréɪʃ (ə )n /→inspire 名詞 複 ～s /-z /1 C ｟くだけて ｠(突然の )ひらめき , 思いつき ▸ have a sudden inspiration 突然のひらめきを得る 2 U «作品 人などに対する /…するための » (創造的行為に向かう )刺激 , 鼓舞, 感化 ; 霊感, インスピレーション «for /to do » ▸ draw [get ] inspiration from watching movies 映画を観てインスピレーションを得る ▸ divine inspiration 天啓 3 C 〖通例単数形で 〗 «人に /…に対して » ひらめき [発想, 刺激 ]を与える人 [もの, 経験, 場所 ], 発想の源泉 «to /for, behind » ▸ Miles was my biggest inspiration .僕が一番大きな影響を受けたのはマイルズからだった 4 U 〘宗 〙霊感, 神感 .5 U 息を吸うこと, 吸気 .
inspirational
ì n spi r á tion al /-n (ə )l /形容詞 気持ちを高めてくれる, 刺激を与えてくれる ; (技量が )神業の .
inspire
in spire /ɪnspáɪə r /〖in (中に )spire (吹き込む )〗(名 )inspiration 動詞 ～s /-z /; ～d /-d /; -spiring /-spáɪ (ə )rɪŋ /(→分詞 inspired )他動詞 1 〈人 事 物が 〉〈人 〉を奮い立たせる , 鼓舞する ; 〖inspire A to do 〗A 〈人 〉を奮起させて [激励して ]…させる ; 〖～ A to B 〗A 〈人 〉をB 〈仕事 努力など 〉へと奮起させる ▸ What inspired you to write your songs?作曲意欲をかき立てたものは何だったんですか 2 〈気持ち 反応など 〉を起こさせる , 喚起する ; 〖～ A with B /B in A 〗A 〈人 〉にB 〈自信 勇気など 〉を吹き込む, もたせる ▸ inspire confidence in others ほかの人に自信を与える 3 〖通例be ～d 〗〈作品などが 〉 «…から » インスピレーションを受ける, 着想を得る «by » ▸ The film was inspired by her life with an alcoholic father .その映画はアルコール依存症の父親を抱えた彼女の経験がもとになっていた 4 〈人 〉に霊感を与える ; 〈人 〉を神の啓示によって導く .5 〈息 〉を吸い込む .自動詞 1 奮い立たせる .2 息を吸い込む .
inspired
in sp í red 形容詞 1 〈技量 作品などが 〉 (ほかに比べて )際立って優れている ; 直感的な ; 〈人が 〉インスピレーションを受けた ▸ an inspired guess 直感による見事な推測 2 〖副詞 を伴って 〗…による, …に基づく ; 〖複合語を作って 〗…にヒントを得た ▸ politically inspired 政治的な理由による
inspiring
in sp í r ing /ɪnspáɪ (ə )rɪŋ /形容詞 奮い立たせる, 鼓舞する .
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