encouragement

• 名词，指给予支持、鼓励或希望的行为，也指能带来这种支持、鼓励或希望的话语和事物。

A noun referring to the act of giving support, confidence, or hope to someone, or the words and actions that provide such support.

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1. Support or motivationB1formal

   The act of giving someone confidence, hope, or support to do something.

   支持或鼓励

   • Her words of encouragement helped him finish the race.
   • The teacher's encouragement motivated the students to try harder.
   • He needed some encouragement to apply for the job.

   同义词boostcheercomfortinspirationmotivationpersuasionpromptingreassurancesupporturging

   反义词deterrencediscouragementdissuasionhindrance

2. Promotion or fosteringB2formal

   The act of promoting or stimulating the development of something.

   鼓励

   • The government provides encouragement for small businesses.
   • There is strong encouragement for renewable energy use.
   • The program offers encouragement for young artists.

   同义词advancementcultivationfosteringfurtherancepromotionstimulationsupport

   反义词deterrencediscouragementhindrancesuppression