| 词汇 | buoy |
| 释义 | buoy noun a surfer who lingers in the water, rarely catching a wave US, 1991buoy up 1. buoy sb up • buoy up sb to make someone feel more cheerful or confident, especially when they are feeling sad, shy etc: "You look absolutely wonderful," Margaret said, in an attempt to buoy Emma up. We felt really buoyed up by our success.buoy yourself up A lot of people buy new clothes to buoy themselves up emotionally.2. buoy up sth • buoy sth up to keep something at a high level, for example profits, prices, or the value of something: The company's profits were buoyed up by a successful publishing venture. The pound rose against the dollar, buoyed up by rumours of an increase in interest rates.3. buoy up sth/sb • buoy sth/sb up to keep something or someone floating on the surface of water and prevent them from sinking: Wooden floats on the sides of the raft helped to buoy it up. (redirected from buoy) buoy up1. To physically support and elevate someone or something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "buoy" and "up." My daughter needs floaties to buoy her up in the pool. 2. To emotionally support someone or something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "buoy" and "up." I can always count on my friends to buoy me up during tough times. 3. To bolster or strengthen someone or something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "buoy" and "up." They're counting on the popular young actor's endorsement to really buoy up their campaign. buoy someone or something upto keep someone or something afloat. Use this cushion to buoy yourself up. The log buoyed up the swimmer until help came. The air trapped in the hull buoyed the boat up. buoy someone upFig. to support, encourage, or sustain someone. The good news buoyed her up considerably. Her good humor buoyed up the entire party. buoy upv. 1. To keep something or someone aloft or afloat: Air currents helped buoy up the glider. The life jacket buoyed me up until I was rescued. 2. To keep something at a high level; support something: The advertising campaign buoyed up their sales through the summer. The athlete's endorsement buoyed the politician up. 3. To hearten or inspire someone or something: The cheering fans buoyed up the team's spirit. Your kind words have buoyed me up. |
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