单词 | encouragement |
释义 | encouragement encouragement /ɪnˈkʌr.ɪdʒ.mənt/ aep /-ˈkɝː-/ noun [C or U] B2 words or behaviour that give someone confidence to do something: » Children need lots of encouragement from their parents.» I could never have achieved this without the encouragement of my husband and family.Thesaurus+: ↑Encouraging and urging on , ↑Inspiration and inspiringF0 words or behaviour that make something more likely to happen: » The armed forces are now giving positive encouragement to applications from Asians and black people.Thesaurus+: ↑Encouraging and urging on , ↑Inspiration and inspiringWord Builder:–Nouns: encouragement, discouragement–Adjectives: encouraging, discouraging, encouraged–Verbs: encourage, discourage• • • Extra Examples:» We are extremely grateful for all your help and encouragement.» He's very nervous about cooking for us, so give him lots of encouragement.» As an encouragement to potential customers, they are offering three months' interest-free credit.» Some companies use bonuses as an encouragement to their staff to work harder.» He never needs any encouragement to go to bed - he's always tired well before bedtime. |
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