stimulation of the mind, feelings, etc. to do sth beyond a person's usual ability
person or thing that causes this state
a sudden good idea
"he had little respect for the inspirations of other artists"
"after years of work his brainchild was a tangible reality"
"they believe that the books of Scripture were written under divine guidance"
The early Fathers teach us that Inspiration is an operation of the Holy Spirit acting through men.
出自: B. F. Westcott