foster

US /ˈfɑː.stɚ/
UK /ˈfɑː.stɚ/
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1.

培養, 促進, 鼓勵

to encourage or promote the development of something good, desirable, or positive

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The school aims to foster a love of learning in its students.
學校旨在培養學生對學習的熱愛。
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Good communication can foster stronger relationships.
良好的溝通可以促進更牢固的關係。
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promoteencouragestimulatefurtheradvance
2.

寄養, 收養

to bring up (a child that is not one's own by birth)

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They decided to foster a child who needed a temporary home.
他們決定收養一個需要臨時住所的孩子。
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Many families choose to foster children before adopting them.
許多家庭選擇在收養孩子之前先寄養他們。
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raiserearnurturebring up
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寄養的, 收養的

denoting a child or adult who has been taken into the care of foster parents

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She grew up in a foster home after her parents passed away.
她父母去世後，她在寄養家庭長大。
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The organization provides support for foster children and their families.
該組織為寄養兒童及其家庭提供支持。
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foster parent