foster
/ˈfɒstə(r)/
v. / adj.
一句话记住
培养;促进;寄养的;代养的
释义与例句
v.
培养;促进
to encourage the development or growth of something
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The programme fosters cooperation between local schools.
该项目促进当地学校之间的合作。
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Good teachers foster curiosity rather than simple memorisation.
优秀的教师培养好奇心,而不是让学生简单死记。
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Regular discussions can foster a sense of trust.
定期讨论可以培养信任感。
adj.
寄养的;代养的
providing temporary family care for a child who is not your biological or legally adopted child
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The child was placed with foster parents.
这个孩子被安置在寄养父母家中。
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She spent two years in foster care.
她在寄养家庭中生活了两年。
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The agency trains people who want to become foster carers.
该机构培训想成为寄养照护者的人。
词源与构词
源自古英语 fōstrian,原义为“喂养、抚养”,与 fōda(食物)有关,后发展出培养之义。
记忆钩子
抽象名词前 foster = promote,如 foster growth/cooperation;foster parents 则是“寄养父母”,不等于 adoptive parents。
词族与关联词
同义词
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nurture 培养;培育nurture 强调像养育一样耐心促进成长;foster 更正式,常指创造条件促进关系、能力、合作或发展。Parents should nurture their children's independence. 父母应该培养孩子的独立性。
易混词(形近或义近,注意区别)
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adopt 收养;采纳adopt 指依法永久收养;foster 作形容词指暂时寄养。表示“培养”时用 foster,不用 adopt。The couple adopted a child last year. 这对夫妇去年收养了一个孩子。
常见搭配
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foster growth 促进增长Infrastructure investment can foster economic growth. 基础设施投资可以促进经济增长。
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foster a sense of 培养……感Team activities foster a sense of belonging. 团队活动可以培养归属感。
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foster parents 寄养父母Foster parents need ongoing support and training. 寄养父母需要持续的支持和培训。