助长

助长 [zhù zhǎng]

1. ■ encourage; abet; foster; foment; promote the development of; indulge; give a loose rein to (sth. bad):

助长犯罪 furtherance of offence;

助长歪风邪气 encourage evil trends;

缺乏了解助长两国之间的仇意。 The lack of understanding fosters feelings of hatred between the two nations.

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常用词组

1. ■ 助长剂 growth regulator; {化} growth substance;

2. ■ 助长素 auxon