1、inspire
激励;鼓舞;驱使
These herbs will inspire you to try out all sorts of exotic-flavoured dishes!
这些香草会激发你去品尝各种异国风味的菜肴！
Our challenge is to motivate those voters and inspire them to join our cause.
我们面临的挑战是如何调动那些选民的积极性并鼓励他们加入我们的事业。
作为…的为灵感来源;是…的原型
The book was inspired by a real person, namely Tamara de Treaux.
那本书的灵感源于一个真实人物,即塔玛拉·德特罗。
a political murder inspired by the same nationalist conflicts now wrecking the country.
正是由正在毁掉该国的民族主义冲突激发的一起政治谋杀
激起，唤起(某种感情或反应)
The car's performance quickly inspires confidence.
该汽车的性能会很快唤起驾驶者的信心。
2、connect
(使)连接
You can connect the machine to your hi-fi.
你可以把机器连在高保真音响上。
The traditional method is to enter the exchanges at night and connect the wires.
传统的办法是晚上进入电话局，把线连上。
使连接，使接通(电源、水源等)
These appliances should not be connected to power supplies.
这些家用电器不应该接通电源。
Ischia was now connected to the mainland water supply.
伊斯基亚这时已经通上了大陆的水。