boost

Vocabulary Word BritishAmerican ★★★☆☆ Moderate Neutral
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Meaning: To increase or improve something; an increase or improvement

提升,促进;提升
impulsar, aumentar; impulso
高める、促進する;後押し
높이다, 촉진하다; 후원, 활력

Boost means to help something increase or improve, often suddenly. As a noun, it's the increase itself. It's commonly used with confidence, morale, sales, performance, and energy. 'Give someone a boost' means to encourage them or physically help them climb. 'Booster' refers to something that increases effectiveness.

Boost意味着帮助某事增加或改善,通常是突然的。作为名词,它是增加本身。它常与信心、士气、销售、绩效和精力连用。'give someone a boost'意为鼓励某人或在身体上帮助他们攀爬。'booster'指增加效果的东西。
Boost significa ayudar a que algo aumente o mejore, a menudo repentinamente. Como sustantivo, es el aumento en sí. Se usa comúnmente con confianza, moral, ventas, rendimiento y energía. «Give someone a boost» significa animarlos o ayudarlos físicamente a subir. «Booster» se refiere a algo que aumenta la eficacia.
Boostは、何かを増加または改善するのを助けることを意味し、多くの場合突然です。名詞としては、その増加自体を指します。自信、士気、売上、パフォーマンス、エネルギーとよく一緒に使われます。「give someone a boost」は励ますことや物理的に登るのを助けることを意味します。「booster」は効果を高めるものを指します。
Boost는 무언가를 증가시키거나 개선하는 것을 뜻하며, 종종 갑작스럽게 이루어집니다. 명사로는 증가나 향상 자체를 의미합니다. 자신감, 사기, 매출, 성과, 에너지 등과 함께 흔히 사용됩니다. 'Give someone a boost'는 격려하거나 물리적으로 올라가도록 도와주는 것을 뜻하며, 'booster'는 효과를 높여주는 것을 가리킵니다.

Examples

  1. The positive feedback really boosted her confidence.
    积极的反馈真的提升了她的信心。
    Los comentarios positivos realmente impulsaron su confianza.
    ポジティブなフィードバックは彼女の自信を大いに高めました。
    긍정적인 피드백이 그녀의 자신감을 크게 높여 주었습니다.
  2. Sales received a significant boost during the holiday season.
    节日期间销售额大幅增长。
    Las ventas recibieron un impulso significativo durante la temporada navideña.
    ホリデーシーズン中に売上は大きく伸びました。
    연말 시즌 동안 매출이 크게 증가했습니다.
  3. A cup of coffee gives me a much-needed energy boost in the morning.
    早上一杯咖啡给我急需的能量提升。
    Una taza de café me da un impulso de energía muy necesario por la mañana.
    朝のコーヒー一杯が必要なエネルギーブーストを与えてくれます。
    아침에 마시는 커피 한 잔이 꼭 필요한 에너지 충전을 해줍니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Of uncertain origin. First recorded in the early 19th century in American English meaning 'to push from below'. Possibly from a dialectal word. The figurative sense of 'to increase, promote' appeared soon after.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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