ambition
noun uk/æmˈbɪʃ.ən/ us/æmˈbɪʃ.ən/
B1 [ C ]抱负；志向；雄心；野心
a strong wish to achieve something
[ + to infinitive ] His ambition is ultimately to run his own business. 他的抱负是最终能够经营自己的公司。
He has already achieved his main ambition in life - to become wealthy. 他已经实现了他人生最大的志向——发财致富。
political ambitions 政治抱负
She doubts whether she'll ever be able to fulfil her ambition. 究竟是否能够实现自己的理想，她没有把握。
I've always had a burning (= very great) ambition to be a film director. 我一直有一个远大的志向，那就是做电影导演。
After his heart attack, he abandoned his ambition to become prime minister. 他心脏病发作以后，就放弃了要当首相的勃勃雄心。
Synonyms: aim (INTENTION)aspiration (HOPE)dream (HOPE)goal (AIM)hope intent intentionobject (PURPOSE)objective target (AIM)
B2 [ U ]抱负；志向；雄心；野心
a strong wish to be successful, powerful, rich, etc.
She has a lot of ambition. 她很有抱负。
- More examples
- Her ambition and dogged determination ensured that she rose to the top of her profession.
- We are looking for someone with drive and ambition.
- Driving ambition is what most great leaders have in common.
- Being here is the fulfilment of a lifelong ambition.
- She finally achieved her ambition to visit South America.