buoy
UK [bɔɪ] US ['bu:.i] noun countable
■a floating object on the top of the sea, which is used for directing ships and warning them of possible danger 浮标，航标
UK [bɔɪ] US ['bu:.i] verb
FLOAT 浮
transitive
■to prevent someone or something from sinking 使浮起•The very salty water buoyed her (up) as she swam.她游泳时正是碱水使她漂浮了起来。
UK [bɔɪ] US ['bu:.i] verb
MAKE HAPPIER 鼓舞
transitive usually passive
■to make someone feel happier or more confident about a situation 鼓舞；鼓励，使…更自信•She was buoyed (up) by the warm reception her audience gave her.观众们热烈的欢迎使她倍受鼓舞。
UK [bɔɪ] US ['bu:.i] verb
MAKE SUCCESSFUL 使更成功
transitive usually passive
■to support something and make it more successful 支持；使更成功•House prices have been buoyed (up) in the area by the possibility of a new factory opening.因为可能有一家新工厂即将开工，所以该地区的房价一直居高不下。 |