| 词组 | boost |
| 释义 | verb | noun boost1 /buːst/ verb 1. to make someone feel more confidentnounsboost sb’s confidence/self-confidence The victory boosted the team’s confidence.boost sb’s morale The president’s visit was intended to boost morale.boost sb’s ego (=make someone feel good about themselves) David did his best to boost my ego, and told me that I could easily find another girlfriend.boost hopes of sth The good news about exports boosted hopes of an economic recovery.2. to make something more successfulnounsboost the economy The government cut taxes in order to boost the economy.boost sales/profits/trade The agreement will boost trade between the two countries.boost earnings She worked extra hours to boost her earnings.boost production The introduction of new technology should help to boost production.boost growth They want to boost economic growth.adverbsboost sth greatly/considerably/significantly The deal will significantly boost the firm’s position in the market.boost sth dramatically (=in a great and sudden way) The party’s share of the vote was boosted dramatically.boost sth artificially The drug can artificially boost energy levels.verbshelp boost sth An attractive cover can help boost sales of a book. verb | noun boost2 noun something that helps someone feel more confident, or helps something be more successfuladjectivesa big/major/significant boost Her acting career got a big boost when she was chosen to appear in the film.a huge/great/tremendous boost The new factory will give the town’s economy a tremendous boost.a real boost The money will be a real boost to the local area.a financial boost Advertising offers a financial boost for free internet services.a psychological boost Saturday’s win was a huge psychological boost.a welcome/much-needed boost The new laws will give a much-needed boost to the police in their fight against crime.an extra/further boost Give your body an extra boost by eating more fresh fruit and vegetables.nouns + boosta morale boost (=something that gives you encouragement) The prime minister’s visit was intended to give the troops a morale boost.a confidence boost also a boost to your confidence The team needed a confidence boost after last week’s 4–0 defeat.an ego boost (=something that makes you feel that you are very important or special) It’s a real ego boost when people recognize you in the street.verbsgive sb/sth a boost Winning the competition has given his confidence a boost.provide a boost to sb/sth The good news provided a significant boost to Japan’s stock market.get/receive a boost The island’s tourism industry received a major boost with the building of a new airport.need a boost His self-confidence needed a boost after his girlfriend left him.prepositionsa boost to sb/sth The discovery of oil gave a major boost to the country’s economy. |
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