encourage
/ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒ/ · /ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒ/
CEFR level B1Topic EducationWord #2562 in the learning path
鼓励；给予信心
Definitions
v. Give someone confidence or support to do something
鼓励；给予信心
v. Make an activity or development more likely
促进；鼓励发展
Example
My sister encouraged me to join the swimming club.
姐姐鼓励我加入游泳俱乐部。
Local governments can encourage cycling by providing safer routes and secure bicycle parking near workplaces.
地方政府可以通过提供更安全的路线和工作场所附近的安全自行车停车设施来鼓励骑行。
Collocations
- encourage someone to do something
- strongly encourage
- encourage participation
Word family
- encouragement (n.)
- encouraging (adj.)
- encouraged (adj.)
Synonyms
- support
- motivate
Antonyms
- discourage
Usage tip
用encourage sb to do sth表示鼓励某人做某事。
FAQ
- What does encourage mean?
- Give someone confidence or support to do something Make an activity or development more likely
- How is encourage pronounced?
- UK /ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒ/, US /ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
