boost
英英釋義：something that gives someone more confidence, or that helps something increase, improve, or become successful
例句：The new port will undoubtedly give local economy a boost.
2. 為什么選這個詞？
“boost”可以作動詞也可以作可數(shù)名詞葛碧，意思是“增強当船、促進、刺激”。我們前不久學習了它的動詞用法睁蕾，今天來掌握它的名詞用法嗅义。和它的動詞用法相比，boost 作名詞在外媒中出現(xiàn)的頻率要低一些认臊，不過還是值得掌握。boost 前面一般接動詞 get, receive, give, provide 等動詞锄奢，后面一般接 to 和 for 這兩個介詞美尸，后面接的常見名詞有 economy, sales, confidence, morale, productivity 等。
我們試著把“boost”作動詞那一期里面的例句進行改寫：
新的港口建成后無疑可以促進當?shù)亟?jīng)濟的發(fā)展斟薇，除了可以說：
The new port will undoubtedly boost local economy.
還可以說：
1) The new port will undoubtedly be a boost to local economy.
2) The new port will undoubtedly give local economy a boost.
3) The new port will undoubtedly provide local economy with a boost.
同樣师坎，利物浦在連續(xù)輸?shù)?3 場比賽后終于在主場贏得了比賽，極大地鼓舞了球隊的士氣堪滨，除了可以說：
After losing three matches in a row, Liverpool finally won a game at home, greatly boosting the team's morale/confidence.
還可以說：
After losing three matches in a row, Liverpool finally won a game at home, which provides a much-needed morale boost for the team.
"much-needed"這個形容詞表達出了這種 boost 的迫切性和重要性胯陋，可以順便掌握。
3. 練習
1）翻譯
這筆價值 3000 萬美元的投資將會促使這個創(chuàng)業(yè)公司發(fā)展得更好。
The investment of 30 million dollars will give the start-up a much-needed boost.
2）造句
Prof Furman said the panel was outlining “a balanced proposal” which would deliver an economic boost to the UK by supporting tech startups and innovation and benefit consumers.
