当我在学校不顺时，我的父母鼓励了我。

My parents ___encouraged me when things weren't going well at school.

我们努力鼓励她保持积极。

We tried to ___encourage her to stay positive.

比赛前，我的朋友鼓励我尽力而为。

Before the race, my friend ___encouraged me to do my best.