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 cher·ish /ˈʧɛrɪʃ/
 (vt.)珍愛,懷有,愛護

 Cher·ish v. t. [imp. & p. p. Cherished p. pr. & vb. n. Cherising.]
 1. To treat with tenderness and affection; to nurture with care; to protect and aid.
    We were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children.   --1 Thess. ii. 7.
 2. To hold dear; to embrace with interest; to indulge; to encourage; to foster; to promote; as, to cherish religious principle.
    To cherish virtue and humanity.   --Burke.
 Syn: -- To nourish; foster; nurse; nurture; entertain; encourage; comfort; protect; support; See Nurture.
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 cherish
      v : be fond of; be attached to [syn: care for, hold dear, treasure]