boost
verb [ T ] uk/buːst/ us/buːst/
B2 改善；提高；增强；推动
to improve or increase something
The theatre managed to boost its audiences by cutting ticket prices. 剧院设法通过降低票价来增加观众数量。
Share prices were boosted by reports of the president's recovery. 总统康复的报道推动股票价格上扬。
I tried to boost his ego (= make him feel more confident) by praising his cooking. 我赞扬他的厨艺，试图以此增强他的自信心。
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- The magazine misreported its sales figures in order to boost advertising revenue.
- The boss gave the staff a pep talk this morning in an attempt to boost sales.
- The compliments she received after the presentation boosted her self-esteem.
- The successful branding and marketing of the new beer has already boosted sales and increased profits.
- More money is needed to boost the industry.
boost
noun [ C usually singular ] uk/buːst/ us/buːst/
B2 改善；提高；增强；推动
the act of boosting something
The lowering of interest rates will give a much-needed boost to the economy. 利率的下调将会给经济注入急需的推动力。
Passing my driving test was such a boost to my confidence. 通过了驾照考试使我自信心大增。
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- An immediate interest cut might give a small boost to the economy. Even so, any recovery is likely to be very slow.
- The publicity generated by the court case has given a welcome boost to our sales.
- The change in the exchange rate provided a timely boost to the company's falling profits.
- The city will get a real boost if its Olympic bid is successful.
- Vitamin supplements can give your immune system a boost.