buoyed
US /ˈbuːid/
UK /ˈbɔɪd/
動詞
1.
使浮起, 支持
to keep something or someone afloat
範例:
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The life jacket buoyed him up until help arrived.
救生衣使他浮著，直到救援到來。
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The boat was buoyed by the strong currents.
船被強勁的水流托起。
2.
振奮, 鼓舞
to make someone feel more cheerful or confident
範例:
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The good news buoyed her spirits.
好消息振奮了她的精神。
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He was buoyed by the support of his family.
他得到了家人的支持而振作起來。