Definitions
v. to increase or improve something
促进；提高
n. something that helps increase or improve something else
推动；促进；增加
Example
A short walk can boost your energy after lunch.
午饭后散一小会儿步能让你更有精神。
Investment in reliable public transport can boost local employment and improve access to essential services.
投资建设可靠的公共交通能促进当地就业，并让人们更容易获得基本服务。
Collocations
- boost confidence
- boost the economy
- boost sales
- give something a boost
Word family
- booster (n.)
Synonyms
- increase
- improve
- enhance
Antonyms
- reduce
Usage tip
作及物动词，直接接销量、信心等宾语。
FAQ
- What does boost mean?
- to increase or improve something something that helps increase or improve something else
- How is boost pronounced?
- UK /buːst/, US /buːst/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
