cultivate

cultivate [ˈkʌltiveit] vt.

1. ■ 种植, 耕种, 开恳

2. ■ 培植, 培育; 养殖(鱼虾等)

3. ■ 培养, 养成, 磨炼(才能等) , 启发

4. ■ 结识(有地位的人)

5. ■ 细心照料

cultivate a new generation 培育新一代

cultivate the habit of analysis 养成分析的习惯

cultivate a love of art 培养对艺术的热爱

He always tries to cultivate rich and famous people. 他总是试图结交有钱有势的人。