释义 |
encourage | BrE ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒ,ɛnˈkʌrɪdʒ, AmE ɪnˈkərɪdʒ | transitive verb ① (support) 鼓励 gǔlì ▸ to encourage sb to do sth; 鼓励某人做某事 ▸ to encourage sb in sth; 在某事上支持某人 ② (incite) 怂恿 sǒngyǒng ▸ don't encourage bad habits in a child 别助长小孩养成不良习惯 ③ (foster) 促使 cùshǐ ▸ regular watering encourages healthy roots to develop; 定时浇水有助长出健壮的根 |