nurture

• 名词，指影响人的发展和性格的环境因素、教养和经历，与先天或遗传因素相对。

A noun referring to the environmental factors, upbringing, and experiences that influence a person's development and character, as opposed to innate or genetic factors.

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1. Upbringing and environmentB2formal

   The qualities and characteristics that develop as a result of how a person was raised and treated during childhood.

   教养与环境

   • The debate between nature and nurture is central to psychology.
   • Her kindness is a product of nurture, not just genetics.
   • A child's personality is shaped by both nurture and heredity.

   同义词carecultivationdevelopmenteducationraisingrearingtrainingupbringing

   反义词nature

2. Social developmentB2formal

   The process of helping someone, especially a child, grow and develop into a well-adjusted member of society.

   养育

   • The community plays a vital role in the nurture of young people.
   • Good schools provide nurture that goes beyond academics.
   • Parents are responsible for the nurture of their children's social skills.

   同义词careeducationraisingrearingsocializationtrainingupbringing

• 动词，表示对某人或某物给予关怀、鼓励或帮助，使其成长、发展或繁荣。

A verb used to indicate the act of caring for, encouraging, or helping something or someone to grow, develop, or thrive.

1. Help develop or growB2formal

   To encourage or promote the development of something, such as a skill, talent, or relationship.

   培养

   • A good teacher nurtures a student's curiosity.
   • The program is designed to nurture young artists.
   • They nurtured their friendship over many years.

   同义词cultivatedevelopencouragefosternourishpromotesupport

   反义词discourageinhibitneglectstiflesuppress

2. Bring up or raiseB2formal

   To care for and protect someone, especially a child, while they are growing.

   抚养

   • She nurtured her children with love and patience.
   • The community helped nurture the orphaned boy.
   • Parents have a responsibility to nurture their offspring.

   同义词bring upcare forfostermotherparentraisereartend

   反义词abandonignoreneglect

3. Provide with nourishmentB2formal

   To give food and other things necessary for life, growth, and health.

   滋养

   • The soil nurtures the plants with essential minerals.
   • A mother nurtures her baby with milk.
   • The garden is nurtured with water and sunlight.

   同义词feednourishsustain

   反义词deprivestarve