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nounCeT中文字网
一. the act of giving hope or support to someoneCeT中文字网
Synonym: encouragementCeT中文字网
二. the act of giving a pushCeT中文字网
e.g. he gave her a boost over the fenceCeT中文字网
三. an increase in costCeT中文字网
e.g. they asked for a 一零% rise in ratesCeT中文字网
Synonym: risehikecost increaseCeT中文字网
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verbCeT中文字网
一. give a boost to
be beneficial toCeT中文字网
e.g. The tax cut will boost the economyCeT中文字网
二. increase or raiseCeT中文字网
e.g. boost the voltage in an electrical circuitCeT中文字网
Synonym: advancesuperchargeCeT中文字网
三. push or shove upward, as if from below or behindCeT中文字网
e.g. The singer had to be boosted onto the stage by a special contraptionCeT中文字网
四. increaseCeT中文字网
e.g. The landlord hiked up the rentsCeT中文字网
Synonym: hikehike upCeT中文字网
五. contribute to the progress or growth ofCeT中文字网
e.g. I am promoting the use of computers in the classroomCeT中文字网
Synonym: promoteadvancefurtherencourageCeT中文字网