early 17c., from Medieval Latin cultivatus, past participle of cultivare "to cultivate," from Late Latin cultivus "tilled," from Latin cultus (see cult). Figurative sense of "improve by training or education" is from 1680s. Related: Cultivable; cultivated; cultivating.
双语例句
1. Estonia has done much to cultivate the friendship of western European countries.
爱沙尼亚努力发展与西欧国家的友谊。
来自柯林斯例句
2. We should cultivate the good habits of diligence and frugality.
我们要养成勤俭节约的好风气.
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
3. He always tries to cultivate rich and famous people.
他总是试图结交有钱有势的人.
来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
4. Farmers cultivate their farms with cows.
农夫用牛耕田.
来自《简明英汉词典》
5. One should cultivate good manners from childhood.
