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| /ˈkʌltɪˌveɪt/ |
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| 1 | to make land suitable for growing crops or plants 开垦；耕作 |
| Most of the world’ s fertile land is already being cultivated. 世界上大部分肥沃的土地都已被开垦。 |
| | 1a | to grow crops or plants, especially in large quantities 栽培；种植；培育 | | Rice is cultivated throughout the coastal regions. 水稻在所有沿海地区都有种植。 | |
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| 2 | to develop something such as an attitude , ability , or skill 培养；养成 |
| He’ s trying to cultivate a more caring image. 他正在努力树立自己更为体贴的形象。 |
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| 3 | to develop a friendship or relationship with someone , usually in order to get an advantage from it 结交（朋友）；培植（关系） |
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