boost

【发音】

美 /bʊst/ 英 /bu:st/

【翻译】

1. n.推动

   英释:something that gives someone more confidence, or that helps something increase, improve, or become successful

2. v.促使，促进

   英释:to increase or improve something and make it more successful

【短语】

1. boost up : 向上推

2. boost pressure : 升压；吸入管压力

【例句】

1. It would get the economy going and give us the boost that we need.

   这会推动经济发展并带给我们所需要的推动力。

2. The win boosted the team’s confidence.

   这一场胜利增加了球队的信心。

【真题例句】

1. (2015.12 • CET4 • 第三套 • 阅读理解)...Agreeable people boost your confidence and allow you to relax and feel comfortable...

2. (2014.6 • CET4 • 第一套 • 阅读理解)...This seeks to boost reading...

3. (2014.6 • CET4 • 第二套 • 阅读理解)...Today's young adults were　raised by parents who made sure to boost their self-esteem at every turn...

4. (2010.12 • CET4 • • 阅读理解)...social contact can boost development of the brain and immune system...

【同、近义词】

1. vt.促进；增加；支援

   facilitate/promote/enhance/further/jack/

2. vi.宣扬；偷窃

   pick pocket/rip off/

3. n.推动；帮助；宣扬

   assistance/motivation/hand/aid/publicity/

【同根词】

1. n

   booster : 升压机；支持者；扩爆器