encouraging

动词 encourage:

1. contribute to the progress or growth of
   同义词：promote, advance, boost, further, encourage
2. inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to
   同义词：encourage
3. spur on
   同义词：encourage

形容词 encouraging:

1. giving courage or confidence or hope
2. furnishing support and encouragement
   同义词：supporting

1. His encouraging words revived my drooping spirits.
   他令人鼓舞的话使我颓丧的精神振作起来。
2. The prognosis for the future of the electronics industry is encouraging.
   预测电子工业的前途一片大好。
3. It's encouraging to receive a favourable report on one's work.
   工作得到好评是令人鼓舞的。
4. Looked at in isolation, these facts are not encouraging.
   孤立地看，这些事实并不乐观。

en.cour.ag.ing

adj.（形容词）
Giving courage, confidence, or hope:
鼓舞人心的，激励的：给人勇气、信心或希望的：
例句：
an encouraging advance in medical research.
医学科研中一个鼓舞人心的进展

【引伸】
encour.agingly
adv.（副词）