foster
/ˈfɒstə/ · /ˈfɑːstər/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #6962 in the learning path
促进；培养
Definitions
v. to encourage something to develop or grow
促进；培养
v. to care for another person's child, usually temporarily
寄养；代养
adj. involving care for a child by someone other than their parents
寄养的；代养的
Example
Shared meals foster closer friendships among our neighbours.
一起吃饭让我们邻里之间的友谊更加深厚。
Schools can foster creativity by allowing students to explore problems without prescribing a single solution.
学校可以让学生探索问题而不限定唯一解法，以培养创造力。
Collocations
- foster creativity
- foster cooperation
- foster a child
- foster parents
Word family
- fostering (n.)
Synonyms
- encourage
- nurture
- promote
Antonyms
- hinder
Usage tip
foster常指暂时代养；adopt指依法收养。
FAQ
- What does foster mean?
- to encourage something to develop or grow to care for another person's child, usually temporarily involving care for a child by someone other than their parents
- How is foster pronounced?
- UK /ˈfɒstə/, US /ˈfɑːstər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
