单词 | encourage |
释义 | encourage encourage /ɪnˈkʌr.ɪdʒ/ aep /-ˈkɝː-/ verb [T] ↑Verb Endings for encourage B1 to make someone more likely to do something, or to make something more likely to happen: » [T + to infinitive] We were encouraged to learn foreign languages at school.» The council is encouraging the development of the property for both employment and recreation.Thesaurus+: ↑Encouraging and urging on , ↑Inspiration and inspiringB1 to talk or behave in a way that gives someone confidence to do something: » They've always encouraged me in everything I've wanted to do.Thesaurus+: ↑Encouraging and urging on , ↑Inspiration and inspiringThesaurus+: ↑Urging and persuading , ↑Causing somebody to actWord Builder:–Nouns: encouragement, discouragement–Adjectives: encouraging, discouraging, encouraged–Verbs: encourage, discourage• • • Extra Examples:» The new teaching methods encourage children to think for themselves.» We encourage the victims to talk freely about their experiences.» Instead of simply punishing them, the system encourages offenders to modify their behaviour.» His tutor encouraged him to read widely in philosophy.» The city council is encouraging jobsharing to make it easier for parents of young children to work. |
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