vt.

1. 養育；滋養
   We need good food to nourish the starving infants.

   我們需要好食品滋養這些挨餓的嬰兒。

2. 施肥於
3. 培育；支持；鼓勵
   I could find nothing to nourish my suspicion.

   我找不到任何懷疑的根據。

4. 懷抱（希望，仇恨等）
   She had nourished the dream of becoming a movie star.

   她曾懷有成為電影明星的夢想。

v.

1. provide with the food or other substances necessary for growth and health.
   ▸enhance the fertility of (soil).
2. keep (a feeling or belief) in one's mind for a long time.