fosterage

英 ['fɒstərɪdʒ] 美 ['fɒstərɪdʒ]

• n. 养育；寄养；领养；助长；促进

英英释义

Noun:

1. encouragement; aiding the development of something

2. helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community;

   "they debated whether nature or nurture was more important"
   

例句

用作名词 (n.)

1. Article 1 The present measures are formulated with a view to regulating family fosterage affairs.
   第一条为了规范家庭寄养工作，制定本办法。
2. Family fosterage shall not be arranged for the seriously handicapped children who need long-term technical attendance.
   需要长期依靠技术性照料的重度残疾儿童，不宜安排家庭寄养。

近反义词

【近义词】

• fostering 哺育，养育；抱有（希望）...
• nurture 养育
• breeding 生养
• upbringing 教养
• rearing 饲育
• raising 举起的