新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

buoy

英  [bɔɪ]
    
美  [ˈbuːi]

[NOUN, VERB]

    NOUN. 名词
  • buoys

    1[C 可数名词] 浮标

    A buoy is a floating object that is used to show ships and boats where they can go and to warn them of danger.

    PHRASAL VERB. 短语动词
  • buoy up

    1[PHRASAL 短语] 使振奋(同)buoy)

    Buoy up means the same as buoy.

    双语例句

    例:

    They are buoyed up by a sense of hope.

    一线希望使他们振作起来。

    VERB. 动词
  • buoys , buoying , buoyed

    1[T 及物动词] 使振奋

    If someone in a difficult situation is buoyed by something, it makes them feel more cheerful and optimistic.

    双语例句

    例:

    In May they danced in the streets, buoyed by their victory.

    5月他们在街上跳舞,欢庆胜利。

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