encourage

動詞

1. 1

   鼓勵、激勵、鼓舞

   Her teacher encouraged her when she wanted to give up.

   她想放棄的時候，老師鼓勵了她。

2. 2

   鼓勵、勸說、慫恿

   My parents encouraged me to study abroad for a year.

   我父母鼓勵我出國讀一年書。

3. 3

   促進、助長、帶動

   Lower interest rates encourage spending and investment.

   利率下降會促進消費與投資。