encourage

动词

1. 1

   鼓励、激励、鼓舞

   Her teacher encouraged her when she wanted to give up.

   她想放弃的时候，老师鼓励了她。

2. 2

   鼓励、劝说、怂恿

   My parents encouraged me to study abroad for a year.

   我父母鼓励我出国读一年书。

3. 3

   促进、助长、带动

   Lower interest rates encourage spending and investment.

   利率下降会促进消费与投资。