fosters; fostered; fostering
fosters; fostered; fostering
Learner's definition of FOSTER
1
[+ object] : to help (something) grow or develop培养;促进 -
We are trying to foster [=encourage, promote] a sense of community.我们正在努力培养社区意识。
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Such conditions foster the spread of the disease.这样的条件助长了疾病的扩散。
2
: to provide the care that a parent usually gives to a child : to be or become the foster parent of a child领养;收养 [+ object]
[no object]
2 foster /ˈfɑːstɚ/ adjective
2 foster
/ˈfɑːstɚ/
adjective
Learner's definition of FOSTER
always used before a noun
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used to describe a situation in which for a period of time a child lives with and is cared for by people who are not the child's parents收养的;领养的