encouragement
英 [ɪn'kʌrɪdʒm(ə)nt]
美 [ɪn'kɝɪdʒmənt]
英語の語源
- encouragement (n.)
- 1560s, from encourage + -ment, or from Middle French encoragement.
As a general rule, Providence seldom vouchsafes to mortals any more than just that degree of encouragement which suffices to keep them at a reasonably full exertion of their powers. [Hawthorne, "House of Seven Gables"]
例文
- 1. The encouragement of a friend spurred Chris into switching jobs.
- 友人に励まされ、クリスは転職した。
- 2.The man was crooning soft words of encouragement to his wife.
- その男は優しくそっと妻を励ましている。
- 3.I also had friends who gave me a great deal of encouragement .
- 私にはたくさんの励ましをくれた友達もいます。
- 4.The encouragement that young boys receive builds a greater self-confidence.
- 少年が受けた励ましは、彼らの自信を高めるだろう。
- 5.Thanks for your advice and encouragement .
- アドバイスと励ましに感謝します。