nourish
/ˈnʌrɪʃ; `nʌrɪʃ/ v[Tn]
1 keep (a person, an animal or a plant) alive and well with food 养, 滋养（人、 动物、 植物）
Most plants are nourished by water drawn up through their roots. 多数植物是靠著根吸收水分来维持生命的.
well-nourished/undernourished children 营养好的[不足的]儿童.
2 (fml fig 文, 比喻) maintain or increase (a feeling, etc) 保持, 增长（情绪等）
nourish feelings of hatred 怀恨
nourish hopes of a release from captivity 抱有囚禁获释的希望.