cultivate

vt.

1. 耕作, 种植
   • The farmer is cultivating his land.
     农民在耕耘土地。
   • This field has not been cultivated for years.
     这片土地已荒废多年了。
2. 陶冶思想[感情]
   • She cultivated her mind by reading many books.
     她博览群书, 修身养性。
   • One should cultivate good manners from childhood.
     一个人从小要学讲礼貌。
3. 培养(友谊)
   • John always tries to cultivate people who might be able to help him.
     约翰总是试图结识能给予他帮助的人。