foster

'fɒstә
六级考研托福雅思GRE Collins 2

英文释义

n. United States songwriter whose songs embody the sentiment of the South before the American Civil War (1826-1864)
v. promote the growth of
v. bring up under fosterage; of children
v. help develop, help grow

中文翻译

a. 收养的, 养育的
vt. 养育, 抚育, 培养, 鼓励, 抱(希望)

2
Collins 星级
5,618
BNC 频率
4,359
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记忆技巧

foster 由词根 fost 和后缀 -er 组成,fost 来源于古英语,意为“抚养、培育”。后缀 -er 通常表示一个人或物,因此可以联想为“抚养者”。

例句

1. She decided to foster a puppy until it finds a permanent home.

她决定暂时收养一只小狗,直到它找到一个永久的家。

2. The school aims to foster creativity in its students.

这所学校旨在培养学生的创造力。

3. They want to foster better communication between team members.

他们希望促进团队成员之间更好的沟通。

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