(n)inflammation of the lungs caused by inhaling or choking on vomitus; may occur during unconsciousness (anesthesia or drunkenness or seizure or cardiac arrest)
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n. [ L. aspiratio, fr. aspirare: cf. F. aspiration. ] 1. The act of aspirating; the pronunciation of a letter with a full or strong emission of breath; an aspirated sound. [ 1913 Webster ]
If aspiration be defined to be an impetus of breathing. Wilkins. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. The act of breathing; a breath; an inspiration. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. The act of aspiring of a ardently desiring; strong wish; high desire. “Aspirations after virtue.” Johnson. [ 1913 Webster ]
Vague aspiration after military renown. Prescott. [ 1913 Webster ]
[えんじゃくこうこく, enjakukoukoku](exp) How can a small bird (a sparrow, a petty person) understand the aspirations of a great bird (a phoenix); Only a hero can understand a hero[Add to Longdo]