英语同义词辨析——ambition, aspiration, d

ambition 夙愿，野心

可用于褒义或贬义，后面接of 或者动词不定式

例 His ambition of getting a higher position was not achieved.

aspiration 渴望，抱负

一般用复数，褒义，接for 或动词不定式

例 He knew nothing about their aspiration for the future.

desire 渴望，欲望

一般指有强烈的目的和意图，接动词不定式、for或者that从句

例 My friend has a strong desire to win.