vt.

1. 养育，领养
   We fostered the little girl while her mother was in hospital.

   这小姑娘的母亲住院时，我们领养了她。

2. 培养，促进
   Concerts foster interest in music.

   音乐会培养对音乐的兴趣。

3. 心怀（希望、野心等）
   foster a hope

   抱着一个希望

a.

1. 养育的，收养的
   There are three foster children in our home.

   我们家有三个领养的孩子。

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.