encourage /ɪnˈkɚrɪʤ/ verb encourages; encouraged; encouraging
encourages; encouraged; encouraging
Learner's definition of ENCOURAGE
[+ object]
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: to make (someone) more determined, hopeful, or confident鼓励;鼓舞;激励 —
often used as (be) encouraged常用作(be) encouraged -
We were encouraged by their enthusiasm.我们被他们的热情所激励。
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Researchers are encouraged by the findings.研究人员受到调研结果的鼓舞。
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I am encouraged that the project seems to be moving ahead.这个项目好像有所进展,这让我很受鼓舞。
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sometimes followed by to + verb有时接动词不定式 — opposite discourage 2
a : to make (something) more appealing or more likely to happen促进;助长 -
The program is meant to encourage savings.这一计划旨在刺激存款。
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Warm weather encourages plant growth.温暖的天气有利于植物的生长。
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He claims the new regulations will encourage investment.他声称新法规将刺激投资。
b : to make (someone) more likely to do something支持;刺激;鼓动 : to tell or advise (someone) to do something劝告(某人)做 — opposite discourage
— encouraged
adjective [more encouraged; most encouraged]