encourage
英 [?n'k?r?d?; en-]
美[?n'k?r?d?]
- vt. 鼓勵，慫恿；激勵；支持
英英釋意
- 1. contribute to the progress or growth of;
- "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom"
- 2. inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to
- 3. spur on;
- "His financial success encouraged him to look for a wife"