cul·ti·vate/`kʌltəˏvet; ˈkʌltɪveɪt/ v [T] 1 to prepare and use land for growing crops 耕作〔土地〕; 种植〔农作物〕 2 to develop a particular skill or quality in yourself 修习〔技能〕; 培养〔品格〕: I've cultivated a knowledge of art. 我修习了艺术知识。 3 to develop a friendship with someone, especially someone who can help you 结交〔朋友，尤指能帮助自己的人〕: You need to cultivate useful contacts. 你需要建立有用的关系。