单词 | encouragement |
释义 | encourageencourage /ɪnˈkɚɪdʒ, -ˈkʌr-/ ●●● S2 W2 verb [transitive] 1to say or do something that helps someone have the courage or confidence to do something OPP discourage: The company tries to encourage creativity.encourage somebody to do something Barber’s parents encouraged her to stay in school.encourage somebody in something She encouraged me in my ambitions.2to provide or create the conditions that make something more likely to happen OPP discourage: Damp conditions encourage the growth of mold. an economic climate that does not encourage investment—encouragement noun [countable, uncountable]: Harry squeezed her hand for encouragement. |
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