单词 | boost |
释义 | boost —boost /buːst/ noun [C usually singular] ► B2 the act of boosting something: » The lowering of interest rates will give a much-needed boost to the economy.» Passing my driving test was such a boost to my confidence.Thesaurus+: ↑Increasing and intensifyingThesaurus+: ↑Making things better , ↑Becoming better• • • Extra Examples:» An immediate interest cut might give a small boost to the economy. Even so, any recovery is likely to be very slow.» The publicity generated by the court case has given a welcome boost to our sales.» The change in the exchange rate provided a timely boost to the company's falling profits.» The city will get a real boost if its Olympic bid is successful.» Vitamin supplements can give your immune system a boost.verb [T] ↑Verb Endings for boost ► B2 to improve or increase something: » The theatre managed to boost its audiences by cutting ticket prices.» Share prices were boosted by reports of the president's recovery.» I tried to boost his ego (= make him feel more confident) by praising his cooking.Thesaurus+: ↑Increasing and intensifyingThesaurus+: ↑Making things better , ↑Becoming better• • • Extra Examples:» The magazine misreported its sales figures in order to boost advertising revenue.» The boss gave the staff a pep talk this morning in an attempt to boost sales.» The compliments she received after the presentation boosted her self-esteem.» The successful branding and marketing of the new beer has already boosted sales and increased profits.» More money is needed to boost the industry. |
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