inspire
从外部点燃内心,触发创造力或追求更高目标的冲动
motivate
给出动机,驱动人采取行动
The teacher's passion for literature inspired her students to read beyond the required texts.
老师对文学的热情激发了学生在规定课外读物之外阅读更多书籍。
Offering bonuses motivated the sales team to exceed their quarterly targets.
提供奖金激励了销售团队超额完成季度目标。