English Dictionary

cultivate

/ˈkʌltɪveɪt/

verb

To grow plants, notably crops. / (figuratively) To nurture; to foster; to tend. / To turn or stir soil in preparation for planting.

Farmers cultivate crops to provide food for the community.

意味（1）

To grow plants, notably crops.

Most farmers in this region cultivate maize.

意味（2）

(figuratively) To nurture; to foster; to tend.

They tried to cultivate an interest in learning among their students.

意味（3）

To turn or stir soil in preparation for planting.