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encourage

UK //ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒ//US //ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒ//

词源

源自中古法语 'encoragier',由 'en-'(使)和 'corage'(勇气)组成,字面意思是'给予勇气'。

verb

❶ 通过言语或行动给予某人支持、信心或希望,使其更愿意做某事或继续努力。

“The teacher encouraged the students to ask questions.”

(老师鼓励学生们提问。)

“Her parents always encourage her to pursue her dreams.”

(她的父母总是鼓励她追求梦想。)

❶ 促进或助长某种行为、活动或现象的发生或发展。

“The new policy encourages recycling.”

(新政策鼓励回收利用。)

“Low interest rates encourage borrowing.”

(低利率鼓励借贷。)

同义词:motivate, inspire, support, urge, prompt

常见短语

encourage someone to do something — 通过言语或行动激励某人去做某事,通常带有积极的支持意味。

“She encouraged me to apply for the job.”

(她鼓励我去申请那份工作。)

mutually encourage — 彼此互相鼓励,常见于团队或伙伴关系中。

“The teammates mutually encouraged each other during the competition.”

(队友们在比赛期间互相鼓励。)