foster

US /ˈfɑː.stɚ/
UK /ˈfɑː.stɚ/
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1.

培养, 促进, 鼓励

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.
学校旨在培养学生对学习的热爱。
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Good communication can foster stronger relationships.
良好的沟通可以促进更牢固的关系。
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promoteencouragestimulatefurtheradvance
2.

寄养, 收养

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.
他们决定收养一个需要临时住所的孩子。
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Many families choose to foster children before adopting them.
许多家庭选择在收养孩子之前先寄养他们。
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raiserearnurturebring up
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寄养的, 收养的

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.
她父母去世后，她在寄养家庭长大。
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The organization provides support for foster children and their families.
该组织为寄养儿童及其家庭提供支持。
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foster parent