aspiration

[US]/ˌæspəˈreɪʃn/
[UK]/ˌæspəˈreɪʃn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. strong desire, ambition, goal.

Phrases & Collocations

have high aspirations

pursue your aspirations

achieve your aspirations

aspiration biopsy

aspiration pneumonia

Example Sentences

the needs and aspirations of the people.

my aspirations to write history were real but unfocused.

resuscitating old hopes and aspirations;

She has aspirations to become a great writer.

He has aspirations to fame and greatness.

The new treaty embodies the aspirations of most nonaligned countries.

The young boy has aspirations to become a famous surgeon.

Surgery is the only choice of treatment if aspiration pneumonia, mediastinitis or other infections occur.

Objective To explore the significance of transbronchial needle aspiration (TBNA) in diagnosing paratracheal mediastinal lesions.

It falls to our generation to fulfill the great aspirations cherished by countless martyrs in the past.

Objective To investgate the treatment of asthenospermia and necrospermia infertility with percutaneous vasal sperm aspiration ( PVSA) and intrauterine insemination ( IUI) .

It could be concluded that simplified orient trephining, puncture and aspiration of intracranial hematoma method is a kind of effect, pratical and recommended therapy.

To investigate the effect of corneosclera repair and ultrasonic emulsification and cataract aspiration followed by artificial vitreous implantation in ocular penetrating injury.

Objective:To investigate the effect of corneosclera repair and ultrasonic emulsification and cataract aspiration followed by artificial vitreous implantation in ocular penetrating injury.

Methods 147cases of common tumor of salivary gland, confirmed by needle aspiration cytodiagnosis were retrospectively analyzed and compared with findings from histopathology.

Methods:The cellularity of trephine biopsy was compared to that of aspiration in 34 cases with acute leukemia.The level of reticulin fiber was also monitered during chemical therapy in 10 AML.

Real-world Examples

And they reported lower levels of commitment to school and more modest educational aspirations.

Source: New Horizons College English Third Edition Reading and Writing Course (Volume 1)

All along, I stay true to my original aspiration and mission.

Source: Listening Digest

That, she said, was her aspiration, her ambition.

Source: 6 Minute English

To accomplish our great mission, we must always remain true to our original aspiration.

Source: New Year’s Message from President Xi Jinping

Jefferson, by his words, gave us aspirations.

Source: Newsweek

Some popular folk songs reflect the aspirations and struggles of blue-collar workers.

Source: BBC Authentic English

The aspiration is to eradicate it.

Source: BBC Listening Collection July 2014

And your ambition, your hope for the future is an aspiration.

Source: 6 Minute English

Must we be silent then about our just aspirations?

Source: Modern University English Intensive Reading (2nd Edition) Volume 1

Turning these aspirations into a workable immigration policy would be tricky.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

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