buoys

柯林斯词典

buoy /bɔɪ/ (buoying,buoyed,buoys)

• 1. N-COUNT A buoy is a floating object that is used to show ships and boats where they can go and to warn them of danger. 浮標

• 2. V-T If someone in a difficult situation is buoyed by something, it makes them feel more cheerful and optimistic. 使振奮

  In May they danced in the streets, buoyed by their victory. 5月他們在街上跳舞，爲勝利而振奮。

• 3. PHRASAL VERB Buoy up means the same as . 使振奮

  They are buoyed up by a sense of hope. 一線希望使他們振作起來。

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