aspiration

柯林斯詞典

1. N-VAR Someone's aspirations are their desire to achieve things. 志曏
...the needs and aspirations of our pupils. …我們學(xué)生的需求和志曏。
He is unlikely to send in the army to quell nationalist aspirations. 他不大可能派軍隊來壓制民族主義傾曏。

It is important to encourage children's dreams and aspirations.
Do these house and garden makeover shows really reflect the aspirations of the average British family ?
Having had little education herself, she had very high educational aspirations for her children .
He worked hard to fulfil his childhood aspiration to become a surgeon .
Trade union leaders said they were fighting for the hopes and aspirations of their members .