Ambition vs Aspiration

Quando usare ciascuno in inglese, con significato, registro ed esempi.

Ambition

Top 2000 (comune)B1noun

Aspiration

Top 2000 (comune)C1noun
 AmbitionAspiration
Pronuncia🇬🇧 /["/æmˈbɪʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/æmˈbɪʃn/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˌæspəˈreɪʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌæspəˈreɪʃn/"]/
SignificatoA strong desire to achieve something.A strong desire to achieve something.
EsempioHis ambition to become a doctor drove him to study hard every night.I didn't realize you had political aspirations.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quanto è comuneTop 2000 (comune)Top 2000 (comune)
Livello CEFRB1C1
Categoria grammaticalenounnoun
Collocazionibig, burning, driving, cherish, harbour/​harbor, have, driving, great, naked, have, lack, burnhigh, lofty, human, have, achieve, fulfil/​fulfill, aspiration for, aspiration to, aspiration towards/​toward, dreams and aspirations, goals and aspirations, hopes and aspirations
Contrariapathy, indifference, lazinessapathy, indifference
Errori comuniUsing 'ambitions' when referring to a singular goal., Confusing 'ambition' with 'aspiration' which implies a more general desire.'Aspirations' is often confused with 'inspiration.', Using 'aspiration' as a verb instead of a noun., Confusing 'aspiration' with 'ambition' in terms of meaning.
Note d'usoUse 'ambition' in both personal and professional contexts. It can sound positive when referring to goals but could seem negative if associated with selfishness or over-competitiveness.Use 'aspiration' when discussing goals or dreams. It's appropriate in both personal and professional contexts, but may sound overly serious in casual conversations.

Domande frequenti: Ambition vs Aspiration

Qual è la differenza tra Ambition e Aspiration?

Ambition: A strong desire to achieve something. Aspiration: A strong desire to achieve something.

Quale è più avanzata: Ambition e Aspiration?

Aspiration è il livello più alto, a C1, sulla scala CEFR.

Ambition e Aspiration sono allo stesso livello CEFR?

Ambition: B1, Aspiration: C1 sulla scala CEFR.

Che categoria grammaticale sono Ambition e Aspiration?

Ambition: noun, Aspiration: noun.

Puoi mostrare un esempio di ciascuna?

Ambition: His ambition to become a doctor drove him to study hard every night. Aspiration: I didn't realize you had political aspirations.

Posso usare Ambition e Aspiration in modo intercambiabile?

Non sempre. Ambition e Aspiration sono affini e a volte si sovrappongono, ma differiscono per registro, frequenza e uso, quindi scambiarle può cambiare il significato o il tono. Controlla le differenze qui sopra prima di sostituire.

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