| 单词 | buoy |
| 释义 | buoy —buoy /bɔɪ/ aep /ˈbuː.i/ noun [C] ► F0 a floating object on the top of the sea, used for directing ships and warning them of possible dangerThesaurus+: ↑Navigation and shipwrecksThesaurus+: ↑Boats and sailing craft , ↑Passenger, cargo and military shipsverb [T usually passive] (MAKE HAPPIER) ↑Verb Endings for buoy ► F0 to make someone feel happier or more confident about a situation: » She was buoyed (up) by the warm reception her audience gave her.Thesaurus+: ↑Encouraging and urging on , ↑Inspiration and inspiringverb [T usually passive] (MAKE SUCCESSFUL) ↑Verb Endings for buoy ► F0 to support something and make it more successful: » House prices have been buoyed (up) in the area by the possibility of a new factory opening.Thesaurus+: ↑Backing, supporting and defending , ↑Defending and protectingverb [T] (FLOAT) ↑Verb Endings for buoy ► F0 to prevent someone or something from sinking: » The very salty water buoyed her (up) as she swam.Thesaurus+: ↑Staying afloat, capsizing and sinkingThesaurus+: ↑Physical supports and supporting , ↑Arches, columns and beams |
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