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| NOUN usually singular |
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| 1 | an action or event that helps something to increase , improve , or become more successful 提高；改善；推动；促进 |
| The festival has been a major boost for the local economy. 这节日对当地经济的发展起了很大的推动作用。 |
| | 1a | an increase in the amount of something （数量的）增加 | | +in They are calling for a boost in the minimum wage. 他们要求提高最低工资。 | |
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| 2 | something that helps you to feel more positive or more confident 激励 |
| give sb a boost Getting the job gave him a terrific boost. 得到那份工作给了他很大的激励。 |
| +for Victory tomorrow would be a much-needed boost for the national team. 明天赢得胜利对于国家队会是一个及时的激励。 |
| PHRASE |
| - | give sb a boost (up) mainly AMERICAN
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| to lift someone up , so that they can reach something that is high up |
| 托起某人 |
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