/ˈnʌrɪʃmənt/ n.1.(food)食物；滋养品
The mother provides the embryo with nourishment and a place to grow.母亲给胎儿提供营养和发育的空间。
He was unable to take nourishment for several days.他几天来一直不能吃东西。
Sugar gives quick relief to hunger but provides no lasting nourishment.糖能够迅速缓解饥饿感, 但不能持续提供营养。
2.(act of feeding)提供营养；营养状况
the nourishment of human beings/an ovum/the body人/卵子/身体的营养状况
3.(encouragement)鼓励；助长
the nourishment of sectarian and political passions对宗派主义和政治热情的助长