cheer on

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★★ Very Common Neutral
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Meaning: To encourage with shouts

为……加油、助威
Animar, alentar
声援を送る、応援する
응원하다, 성원을 보내다

To support someone vocally.

大声鼓励某人。常用于体育比赛等场合。
Apoyar a alguien con gritos de ánimo. Muy usado en contextos deportivos.
声を上げて誰かを励ます。スポーツ観戦などでよく使う。
목소리로 누군가를 격려하다.
Base verb: cheer
Particle: on
Separable: Yes — the object can go between the verb and particle

Examples

  1. The crowd cheered the team on.
    观众为球队加油
    la multitud animó al equipo
    観客はチームに声援を送った
    관중이 팀에게 성원을 보냈다.
  2. I'll be there to cheer you on.
    我会去给你加油
    estaré allí para animarte
    応援しに行くからね
    응원하러 갈게.
  3. They cheered her on to victory.
    他们为她加油直到她获胜
    la animaron hasta la victoria
    彼らは彼女が勝利するまで応援した
    그들은 그녀가 우승할 때까지 응원했다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: sports, support

Tone: enthusiastic

✓ Do Say

  • Cheer them on
    为他们加油
    Anímalos
    彼らを応援して
    응원해

Origin & History

From cheering in support.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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