foster和nurture的区别
根据Merriam-Webster的解释,在表示“使某事物成长、发展”这个意思时,两者是同义词:
nurture a friendship. 经营一段友谊
The dead grass rotted in the warm water, releasing nutrients that fostered algae. 死去的草在温暖的水中腐烂,释放出的养分会滋生藻类
在表示养育孩子时,两者则完全不同:
foster是收养:
fostered child 养子(女)
it's just her luck she'd find a partner who not only adores dogs but fosters them for a Sacramento animal shelter. 暂时收养受伤的动物
nurture是喂养:
care for and nurture a baby. 照料并喂养一个婴儿
此外,nurture还有“教育教学”的意思:
nurture kids in clean, colorful rooms with the latest books and learning gadgets. 在干净的彩色房间里,用尽量少的书和学习用工具(电脑、iPad、什么的)给孩子们上课。
来源:
Nurture Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
Foster Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
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