aspiration
/ˌæspəˈreɪʃn; ˌæspə`reʃən/ n
1 [U, C often pl 常作复数]
~ (for/after sth); ~ (to do sth) strong desire or ambition 渴望; 抱负; 志气
She was filled with the aspiration to succeed in life. 她渴望有所成就.
He has serious aspirations to a career in politics. 他有从政的雄心壮志.
2 [U] aspirating 发送气音.