Word · Frequency #4022
boosts
促进；推动；增强
boosts is the third person singular of boost.
to help or encourage (something) to increase or improve; to assist in overcoming obstacles.
- 1.
To lift or push from behind (one who is endeavoring to climb); to push up.
从后面推或抬起(攀爬者)
- 2.
To help or encourage (something) to increase or improve; to assist in overcoming obstacles.
帮助或鼓励某事增加或改善；协助克服障碍
- 3.
To give a booster shot to.
注射加强针
- 4.
To amplify; to signal boost.
放大；信号增强
托举；向上推；放大；增强（信号）；给…打加强针；从后面推或抬起(攀爬者)；帮助或鼓励某事增加或改善；协助克服障碍
In use
The new policy boosted the local economy significantly.
Drinking orange juice can help boost your immune system.
She boosted her confidence by practicing public speaking every day.
boost sth
Exercise can boost your energy levels.
锻炼可以提高你的能量水平。
boost sb's sth
The new policy boosted the company's profits.
新政策提高了公司的利润。
be boosted (by sth)
常用于被动语态。
The economy was boosted by the tax cuts.
Connections
Collocations
- boost confidence
- 增强信心
- Taking a course can boost your confidence.参加课程可以增强你的信心。
- boost morale
- 鼓舞士气
- The victory boosted the team's morale.胜利鼓舞了队伍的士气。
- boost economy
- 促进经济
- The new policy aims to boost the economy.新政策旨在促进经济。
- boost sales
- 促进销售
- The advertising campaign boosted sales significantly.广告活动显著促进了销售。
- boost performance
- 提高表现
- Regular exercise boosts cognitive performance.定期锻炼提高认知表现。
- boost energy
Learner notes
Memory Tip
把 boost 拆成 b+oo+st：oo 像一对向上推的手掌，把东西从下往上“托举、提升”。
Context & Register
语域：neutral 常见场景：career、performance 通常用于描述提升业绩、能力或士气等，适用于多种正式和非正式场合。
Pronunciation & Spelling
Spelling lookalikes ending in '-ost'; all have different vowel sounds from 'boost' (/bust/).
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 3，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
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