boost

【发音】

美 /bʊst/ 英 /buːst/

【翻译】

1. vt.提高，使增长；推动，激励；替…做广告，宣扬

   英释:if a rocket or motor boosts a spacecraft , it makes it go up into space or go in a particular direction

2. n. 提高， 增长； 推动， 激励

   英释:an increase in the amount of power available to a rocket , piece of electrical equipment etc

【短语】

1. boost up : 向上推

2. boost pressure : 升压；吸入管压力

【例句】

1. The new resort area has boosted tourism.

   新的度假区促进了旅游业的发展。

【真题例句】

1. (2015.12 • CET4 • 第三套 • 阅读理解)...Agreeable people boost your confidence and allow you to relax and feel comfortable...

2. (2014.6 • CET4 • 第一套 • 阅读理解)...This seeks to boost reading...

3. (2014.6 • CET4 • 第二套 • 阅读理解)...Today's young adults were　raised by parents who made sure to boost their self-esteem at every turn...

4. (2010.12 • CET4 • • 阅读理解)...social contact can boost development of the brain and immune system...

【同、近义词】

1. vt.促进；增加；支援

   facilitate/promote/enhance/further/jack/

2. vi.宣扬；偷窃

   pick pocket/rip off/

3. n.推动；帮助；宣扬

   assistance/motivation/hand/aid/publicity/

【同根词】

1. n

   booster : 升压机；支持者；扩爆器