Aspirations mean things you want to do or become. They are hopes or dreams you work for in the future.
Her aspirations are to be a doctor.
My aspiration is to learn English well.
In medical or scientific use, aspirations are when air or liquid is sucked into something, like the lungs or a tube.
Aspirations help clear the airway.
The doctor checked his aspirations carefully.
In medicine, an aspiration is when a doctor uses a needle or tool to pull out fluid or air from the body. This helps check or treat illness.
The nurse performed aspirations on the patient.
Aspirations help doctors get fluid samples.
Aspirations happen when substances like food or drink go down the wrong way into the lungs by accident. This can cause coughing or sickness.
His cough was caused by aspirations of food.
Aspirations can cause lung problems in babies.
In linguistics, aspiration means a soft breathy sound when pronouncing letters like 'p' or 't'. It is important in different languages.
Aspirations change word sounds in some languages.
English 'p' has weak aspirations in some words.
This meaning refers to wanting to do well in life, with a focus on career or status. It shows strong wish to succeed or rise socially.
His aspirations are to become a leader.
Many young people have high aspirations now.
