am·bi·tion/æm`bɪʃən; æmˈbɪʃən/ n 1 [C] something that you have been wanting to achieve for a long time 志向，追求的目标: Her ambition is to climb Mount Everest. 她的目标是登上珠穆朗玛峰。 2 [U] a strong determination to become successful or powerful 抱负，雄心; 野心: Ambition drove Macbeth to kill the king and seize power. 野心驱使麦克白弒君篡权。