cultivate
verb
ˈkʌltɪəveɪt
verb
1
to
prepare
and
use
land
for
growing
crops
and
plants
耕，耕作; 开垦
The
land
was
too
rocky
to
cultivate.
这块地石头太多，无法耕作。
2
to
plant
and
take
care
of
a
particular
crop
[正式] 种植，培育;
formal
We
cultivated
maize
and
watermelons.
我们种玉米和西瓜。
3
to
work
hard
to
develop
a
particular
skill,
attitude,
or
quality
培养，养成
Try
to
cultivate
a
more
relaxed
and
positive
approach
to
life.
要努力养成更为放松和积极的生活态度。
The
company
has
been
successful
in
cultivating
a
very
professional
image.
公司成功地树立了一个非常专业的形象。
4
to
make
an
effort
to
develop
a
friendly
relationship
with
someone,
especially
someone
who
can
help
you
〔为了利益〕与…交往，结交〔朋友〕
Professor
Gladwyn
would
be
an
acquaintance
worth
cultivating.
格拉德温教授是值得结交的朋友。