fosters

vt.领养；培养；促进；鼓励；抱有（希望等）

adj.收养的

People who cannot have a baby of their own sometimes foster (a child). 不能生育的人有时领养别人的(孩子).

It is very important to foster an interest. 培养一种兴趣是十分重要的。

The mother tried to foster her son's interest in music. 母亲设法培养儿子对音乐的兴趣。

Foster students'use of various thinking strategies. 鼓励学生采用不同思维方式的策略。

We should foster capital investment in areas needing development. 我们应鼓励在需要发展的地区投资。

I know that she fosters a secret hope. 我知道她抱着秘密的希望。

The foster children also deserve lvoe and care. 收养的孩子也应该得到关爱。