vt.

1. 養育，領養
   We fostered the little girl while her mother was in hospital.

   這小姑娘的母親住院時，我們領養了她。

2. 培養，促進
   Concerts foster interest in music.

   音樂會培養對音樂的興趣。

3. 心懷（希望、野心等）
   foster a hope

   抱著一個希望

a.

1. 養育的，收養的
   There are three foster children in our home.

   我們家有三個領養的孩子。

v.

1. promote the development of.
2. bring up (a child that is not one's own by birth).
   ▸Brit. assign (a child) to be fostered.