encourage [ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒ] v. 鼓舞，激励；劝说，怂恿；促使，推动 例句：Triclosan is extremely prevalent, to the extent that there are worries that it might promote bacteria to develop resistance to it. This creates an issue for hospitals that utilize antibacterials to prevent the spread of infections. 【2016 - 12《新科学家》】 三氯生极为常见，以至于人们担心它可能促使细菌产生抗药性。这给那些使用抗菌剂来防止感染传播的医院带来了问题。 派生：encouraging [ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒɪŋ] adj. 鼓舞人心的；振奋人心的。