词典释义：
encourage or promote the development of (something, typically something regarded as good)
鼓励；促进
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the teacher's task is to foster learning. 教师的任务是促进学习。
develop (a feeling or idea) in oneself
培养；助长（感情，观念）
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appropriate praise helps a child foster a sense of self-worth. 适当表扬有助于树立孩子的自尊心。
bring up (a child that is not one's own by birth)
收养，领养。
〈英〉 （父母，权力机构）把（孩子）交托给养父母
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when fostering out a child, placement workers will be looking for a home similar to their own. 交托儿童抚养时，安置人员会找与其家庭类似的家庭。
Jodie (b.1962), American film actress. She has won Oscars for her performances in
福斯特，朱迪（生于１９６２年，美国电影女演员，因《被告》［１９８８］ 及《沉默的羔羊》［１９９１］ 中的表演获奥斯卡奖）。
Sir Norman (Robert), Baron Forster of Thames Bank (b.1935), English architect. His work is notable for its sophisticated engineering approach and technological style. Examples include the Terminal zone at stansted Airport (1991) and the German Reichstag building in Berlin.
福斯特，诺曼（·罗伯特）爵士（生于１９３５年，英国建筑师，以复杂的工程方法和技术风格著称；设计范例包括斯坦斯特德机场的航站区［１９９１］和德国柏林的赖希施泰格大楼）。
Stephen (Collins) (1826—64), American composer. He wrote more than 200 songs and, though a Northerner, was best known for songs which captured the Southern plantation spirit, such as ‘Oh! Susannah’ (1848) and ‘Camptown Races’ (1850).
福斯特，史蒂芬（· 柯林斯）（１８２６—１８６４，美国作曲家，创作了２００余首歌曲；虽来自北部，却最以深刻反映南方种植园人民情绪的歌曲著称，如《哦，苏珊娜！》［１８４８］ 、《坎普顿赛马》［１８５０］ 等）。
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