(of food or drink 食物或饮料 helping a person, an animal or a plant to grow and be healthy Vegetarian food can be both nourishing and cheap. 素食既营养又便宜。 a nourishing meal 滋补餐
- nourishing (to something) (formal)
allowing a feeling, an idea, etc. to develop or grow stronger 培养，促进（情绪、观点等） The environment was nourishing to the young girl’s developing personality. 这种环境为这个小姑娘的性格成长提供了养分。