To till, as the soil; raise by tillage, as crops. 耕耘(像耕地)；耕种(农作物)。 They moved to the country to cultivate the soil. 他们搬到乡下去耕种。 To improve by care, labor, or study. 修养；琢磨；教化 Tom tried to cultivate good study habits. 汤姆试着去培养良好的读书习惯。 To foster or promote the growth of, as plants or bacteria. 栽培(植物)；培养(微生物)。 To devote oneself to, as literature. 专心研究(文学等)。 To seek the society of. 试图结交…。 Get out more and cultivate new friends. 多多出去走动以结交新朋友。 |