encourage

• 表示给予支持、信心或希望的动词，也指促进或推动某事发生。

A verb used to indicate the act of giving support, confidence, or hope to someone, or to stimulate an action or event.

1. Give support or confidenceA2formal

   To give someone support, confidence, or hope to do something.

   鼓励

   • My parents always encourage me to follow my dreams.
   • The teacher encouraged her students to ask questions.
   • He encouraged his friend to apply for the job.

   同义词boostcheercomfortemboldeninspiremotivatereassuresupportuplift

   反义词dauntdemoralizediscouragedisheartendissuade

2. Promote or stimulateB1formal

   To make something more likely to happen or develop.

   促进

   • The new policy encourages innovation in the workplace.
   • Regular exercise encourages good health.
   • The program encourages children to read more books.

   同义词advanceboostfacilitatefosterfurthernurturepromotespurstimulatesupport

   反义词deterdiscouragedissuadeinhibit