nourish
/ˈnʌrɪʃ/ · /ˈnɜːrɪʃ/
CEFR level C1Topic HealthWord #6807 in the learning path
滋养；为……提供营养
Definitions
v. to provide what a living thing needs to grow healthily
滋养；为……提供营养
v. to support the growth of a feeling or idea
培养；助长
Example
These simple meals nourish us after long working days.
忙碌一整天后，这些简单的饭菜为我们补充营养。
Schools can nourish children's curiosity by encouraging questions and providing opportunities for independent exploration.
学校可以通过鼓励提问和提供自主探索的机会来培养儿童的好奇心。
Collocations
- nourish the body
- nourish the skin
- nourish curiosity
Word family
- nourishment (n.)
- nourishing (adj.)
- undernourished (adj.)
Synonyms
- nurture
- sustain
Usage tip
既可指提供营养，也可比喻培养希望、好奇心等。
FAQ
- What does nourish mean?
- to provide what a living thing needs to grow healthily to support the growth of a feeling or idea
- How is nourish pronounced?
- UK /ˈnʌrɪʃ/, US /ˈnɜːrɪʃ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
