n.[U]

1. 营养物，食物
2. 养育，教养，培育
3. 环境因素

vt.

1. 养育，培育，教养
   mother's duty to nurture her children

   母亲养育子女的责任

   the early nurturing of the infant

   婴儿的早期养育

2. 给……营养，培植

v.

1. rear and encourage the development of (a child).
2. cherish (a hope, belief, or ambition).

n.

1. the action or process of nurturing.
2. upbringing, education, and environment as an influence on or determinant of personality. Often contrasted with nature.