cultivate

• 动词，表示耕耘土地、种植农作物的动作，也指培养、发展技能、品质或关系。

A verb used to indicate the act of preparing and using land for growing crops, or developing and improving a skill, quality, or relationship.

1. Prepare and use land for cropsB1formal

   To prepare and use land for growing crops or plants.

   耕种

   • Farmers cultivate the fields in spring.
   • They cultivate wheat and corn on their land.
   • The soil must be cultivated before planting.

   同义词farmtillwork

   反义词abandonfallowneglect

2. B2formal

   To develop or improve a skill, attitude, or quality through effort.

   培养

   • She cultivated a habit of reading every day.
   • He cultivated his talent for painting over many years.
   • They cultivated a strong sense of community among the neighbors.

   同义词developencourageenhancefosterimprovenurturepromoterefinetrainwork on

   反义词abandonforsakeignoreimpairneglectundermine

3. Foster a relationshipB2formal

   To try to develop a friendship or relationship with someone.

   培养关系

   • He cultivated a close relationship with his mentor.
   • She cultivated contacts in the industry to advance her career.
   • They cultivated a friendship that lasted for decades.

   同义词builddevelopencourageestablishforgefosternurturepromote

   反义词avoidignoreneglectshun