Group 169: spir=breathe
“呼吸”
spirit
n.精神
Some people believe that their spirit lives on even after their body dies.
有些人认为,他们死后灵魂会继续存在。
spirited
adj.有精神的,生气勃勃的,活泼的
We played a highly spirited game against the cross-town rivals.
我们与同城的对手打了一场激烈的比赛。
dispirited
adj.垂头丧气的
The coach used all the tricks at his command to buoy up the enthusiasm of his team, which had become dispirited at the loss of the star player.
由于明星队员的流失,球队士气不振,教练想尽各种办法来调动球员们的热情。
spiritual
adj.精神的
Martin Luther King was a spiritual and political leader for African Americans.
对于非裔美国人而言,马丁·路德·金是一位精神领袖和政治领袖。
aspirant
n.有抱负者,有野心者
These times of opportunity have invigorated a generation of aspirants.
这个充满机遇的时代使这一代人深受鼓舞、胸怀抱负。
aspiration
n.渴望,热望
Her aspiration to become a medical doctor was realized after many years of hard work.
通过多年的努力,她想成为医生的愿望终于实现了。