buoy
noun [ C ] uk/bɔɪ/ us/bɔɪ/ us/ˈbuː.i/
浮标;航标
a floating object on the top of the sea, used for directing ships and warning them of possible danger
buoy
verb uk/bɔɪ/ us/bɔɪ/ us/ˈbuː.i/
(FLOAT)
[ T ]使浮起
to prevent someone or something from sinking
The very salty water buoyed her (up) as she swam. 她游泳时，含盐量非常高的水使她漂浮了起来。
(MAKE HAPPIER)
[ T usually passive ]鼓舞；鼓励，使…更自信
to make someone feel happier or more confident about a situation
She was buoyed (up) by the warm reception her audience gave her. 观众们热烈的欢迎使她倍受鼓舞。
(MAKE SUCCESSFUL)
[ T usually passive ]支持;使更成功
to support something and make it more successful
House prices have been buoyed (up) in the area by the possibility of a new factory opening. 因为可能有一家新工厂在此开设，所以该地区的房价一直居高不下。