inspire/ɪn'spaɪər $ -'spaɪr/

v. make sb want to do sth well

v. [T] 鼓舞；激励：His speech inspired his students. 他的讲话鼓舞了学生。

◇[inspire sb to do sth] She tried to inspire her son to take the competition. 她试图鼓励她儿子参加这次比赛。

构词in- + spire （= breathe呼吸）

音组-ire/-aɪər $ -aɪr/

admire; desire; entire; inspire; require; retire