hearten
verb [ T ] uk/ˈhɑː.tən/ us/ˈhɑːr.t̬ən/
鼓励，使振作
to make someone feel happier and more positive about a situation
Anti-government protesters have been heartened by recent government promises of free and fair elections. 政府最近承诺的自由公正的选举鼓舞了反政府示威者。
Opposite: dishearten
Synonyms: cheer embolden encourage