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encouragement

/ɛnkɝɪdʒmənt/

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1 · noun

words or actions that give someone confidence or hope

鼓励

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A few words of encouragement gave him the courage to try again.
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几句鼓励的话让他有勇气再试一次。
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Pronunciation: /ɛnkɝɪdʒmənt/

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