encouraged

• 形容因得到他人的支持、鼓励或认可而感到有信心、有希望或更有勇气。

Describes a feeling of having received support, confidence, or hope from someone or something.

1. Feeling supported or motivatedB1formal

   Having received support, confidence, or motivation from someone or something.

   受到鼓励的

   • She felt encouraged by her teacher's positive feedback.
   • The team was encouraged by their early success in the competition.
   • He was encouraged to apply for the scholarship after speaking with his advisor.

   同义词emboldenedinspiredmotivatedreassuredsupporteduplifted

   反义词demoralizeddiscourageddisheartened

2. Feeling hopeful or optimisticB1formal

   Having a sense of hope or optimism about a situation.

   受到鼓舞的

   • The latest economic data left investors feeling encouraged.
   • We are encouraged by the progress made in the peace talks.
   • She was encouraged to see that her hard work was paying off.

   同义词comfortedhopefulinspiredoptimisticreassureduplifted

   反义词dejecteddemoralizeddiscourageddishearteneddispirited

• 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