- ambition *** am·bi·tion n
- [æm'bɪʃ(ə)n]
ambizione f, aspirazione f
he has no ambition — non ha nessuna ambizione
to achieve one's ambition — realizzare le proprie aspirazioni or ambizioni
English-Italian dictionary. 2013.
ambition *** am·bi·tion n
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Ambition — Am*bi tion, n. [F. ambition, L. ambitio a going around, especially of candidates for office is Rome, to solicit votes (hence, desire for office or honor), fr. ambire to go around. See {Ambient}, {Issue}.] 1. The act of going about to solicit or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Ambition — Am*bi tion, v. t. [Cf. F. ambitionner.] To seek after ambitiously or eagerly; to covet. [R.] [1913 Webster] Pausanias, ambitioning the sovereignty of Greece, bargains with Xerxes for his daughter in marriage. Trumbull. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
ambition — am|bi|tion [æmˈbıʃən] n [Date: 1300 1400; : Latin; Origin: ambitio, from ambire; AMBIENT] 1.) a strong desire to achieve something achieve/fulfil/realize an ambition ▪ She fulfilled her ambition to become the first woman to run the 10,000 metres… … Dictionary of contemporary English
ambition — am•bi•tion [[t]æmˈbɪʃ ən[/t]] n. 1) an earnest desire for some type of achievement or distinction, as wealth or fame, and the willingness to strive for it 2) the object or state desired or sought after: A theatrical career is her ambition[/ex] 3) … From formal English to slang
ambition — am|bi|tion [ æm bıʃn ] noun ** 1. ) count something that you very much want to do, usually something that is difficult to achieve: I had no idea about Jesse s political ambitions. His ambition was always to become a successful writer.… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
ambition — am·bi·tion || æm bɪʃn n. aspiration, hope … English contemporary dictionary
ambition — am·bi·tion … English syllables
ambition — am|bi|tion sb., en, er, erne; have store ambitioner, i sms. ambitions , fx ambitionsniveau … Dansk ordbog
am|bi´tion|less — am|bi|tion «am BIHSH uhn», noun, verb. –n. 1. a strong desire for fame, success, honor, wealth, or other position; seeking after a high position or great power: »Because he was filled with ambition, he worked after school and on Saturdays.… … Useful english dictionary
am|bi|tion — «am BIHSH uhn», noun, verb. –n. 1. a strong desire for fame, success, honor, wealth, or other position; seeking after a high position or great power: »Because he was filled with ambition, he worked after school and on Saturdays. SYNONYM(S):… … Useful english dictionary
as|pi|ra|tion — «AS puh RAY shuhn», noun. 1. earnest desire; longing; ambition: »She had aspirations to become an actress. 2. a) an aspirating (of sounds): »the aspiration of “h” in “house.” Many people pronounce “where” with no aspiration. b) an aspirated sound … Useful english dictionary
