vt.

1. 养育；滋养
   We need good food to nourish the starving infants.

   我们需要好食品滋养这些挨饿的婴儿。

2. 施肥于
3. 培育；支持；鼓励
   I could find nothing to nourish my suspicion.

   我找不到任何怀疑的根据。

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

   她曾怀有成为电影明星的梦想。

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.