fostering

fostering — verb

  • fosteringpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • fosterings3rd person singular
  • fosteringing-ing form
  • fosteringedpast simple

1. to look after a child in your home for a period of time even though you are not

1.動詞及物C1
釋義

to look after a child in your home for a period of time even though you are not that child's official parent

例句

Mira and her husband are fostering two sisters until a permanent home is found.

foster + child for temporary care

After the emergency call, Diego began fostering a ten-year-old boy from his town.

同義詞
  • care for

    broader and not limited to official temporary placement

  • take in

    more informal and often focuses on giving someone a home

  • raise

    usually suggests long-term parenting rather than a temporary arrangement

文法句型

foster + child

foster + sibling group

foster + relative

用法筆記

The object is usually a child or sibling group. This sense commonly refers to care arranged for a limited period through family services or the courts.

常見錯誤

❌They are adopting two boys this month.
✅They are fostering two boys this month.
💡'adopt' makes you the legal parent, while 'foster' describes temporary care.

2. to help a feeling, relationship, skill, or idea become stronger and develop over

2.動詞及物C1
釋義

to help a feeling, relationship, skill, or idea become stronger and develop over time

例句

Weekly breakfast meetings were fostering trust between manager Ilan and his staff.

foster + trust between people

Shared meals at school are fostering a stronger sense of community.

同義詞
  • encourage

    broader and more everyday; can refer to people as well as qualities

  • nurture

    suggests patient care while something is still developing

  • cultivate

    slightly more formal and often used for habits, tastes, or relationships

反義詞
  • discourage

    to make growth, interest, or confidence weaker

  • undermine

    to weaken something gradually instead of helping it develop

文法句型

foster + trust / confidence / curiosity

foster + relationship

foster + environment

用法筆記

The object is usually an abstract quality such as trust, confidence, curiosity, or cooperation. It is common in formal writing about education, work, and social policy.

常見錯誤

❌The programme fostered to students confidence.
✅The programme fostered confidence in students.
💡'foster' takes a direct object such as trust, confidence, or interest.

fostering — adjective