encourage
gb/ɪŋkˈɚɪd͡ʒ/ us/ɪŋkˈɚɪd͡ʒ/
A2
英语
~ 1000
义项
0 个义项
动词
A2
action
1
Give support or confidence
To make someone feel they can do something well or keep going.
用法模式：
to encourage [someone] to [do something]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'encourage' with 'recommend'. 'Encourage' is about giving confidence and support, while 'recommend' is about suggesting something as a good choice.
近义词
motivate (Focuses more on providing reasons or incentives for action.)
|
inspire (Suggests causing someone to feel excited or uplifted, often in a creative or emotional way.)
反义词
discourage (Means to make someone less confident or willing to do something.)
搭配
encourage participation
|encourage creativity
|encourage someone to try
|actively encourage
|strongly encourage
主题
emotions
|daily life
|education
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
例句
- Her teacher encouraged her to apply for the scholarship.
- We should encourage children to read more books.
- The coach encouraged the team after their loss.
- My parents always encouraged me to follow my dreams.
学习者例句
- My friend encouraged me to join the club.
- The teacher encouraged the students to speak English.
- He encouraged his brother to try again.
- They encouraged us to work together.
动词
B1
action
2
Help something happen or grow
To make it easier for something to start or grow.
用法模式：
to encourage [growth/change/activity]
常见错误：
Learners may confuse this with 'allow'. 'Encourage' means to actively help or support the development of something, not just permit it.
近义词
promote (Often used for supporting growth, development, or awareness in a formal context.)
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foster (Emphasizes careful nurturing over time.)
反义词
hinder (Means to make progress slower or more difficult.)
搭配
encourage investment
|encourage growth
|encourage innovation
|encourage healthy habits
主题
business
|science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|work
|education
例句
- The new policy encourages innovation in the tech sector.
- Planting flowers will encourage bees to visit your garden.
- Good communication encourages trust between team members.
学习者例句
- The school encourages healthy eating.
- This law will encourage new businesses.
- The program encourages learning at home.
语法
词典原形
encourage
IPA
GB/ɪŋkˈɚɪd͡ʒ/
US/ɪŋkˈɚɪd͡ʒ/
音节与重音
en - cour - age （3 个音节）
Stress on 2nd syllable (cour)
词形变化
Verb
- Base: encourage
- 3rd Person Singular: encourages
- Present Participle: encouraging
- Past: encouraged
词族
Forms
encourages
verb
encouraging
verb
encouraged
verb
Core family
encouragement
noun B1
Related words
courage
noun B1
courageous
adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
encouragingly
adverb
courageously
adverb
相关表达
actively encourage
1/ˈæktɪvli ɪŋkˈɚɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
Support strongly and directly
To give strong and clear support for something.
例句
- The government actively encourages recycling programs.
- Teachers actively encourage student participation.
encourage someone to do something
1/ɪŋkˈɚɪd͡ʒ sˈʌmwˌʌn tə dˈu sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Urge someone to take action confidently
To give someone support so they feel able to do something.
例句
- My parents encouraged me to study abroad.
- The coach encouraged her players to keep trying.
strongly encourage
1/stɹˈɔŋli ɪŋkˈɚɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
Firmly urge someone to act
To tell someone they should do something in a firm way.
例句
- I strongly encourage you to apply for the job.
- We strongly encourage students to ask questions.