aspirationKK [ˌæspɚˈeʃən] ｜ /ˌæspɚˈeɪʃən/
GEPT 中高級
C2noun
the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing
His aspiration was hindered by the high altitude and thin air.
吸氣；吸入
C2noun
a manner of articulation involving an audible release of breath
When pronouncing the ’h’ in the word ’horse’, the aspiration can be heard at the end.
（語音學）送氣；氣音
C2noun
a will to achieve something
After college, she had the aspiration to start her own business.
C2noun
a strong desire or ambition for success
Ever since she was a little girl, Maya had an aspiration to become an astronaut and explore the universe.