boost
gb/bˈust/ us/bˈust/
B1
Английски
~ 4900
növel, fellendít, javít, lökés, lendület, lenyúl, elemel, ellop
ГЛАГОЛ
B1
1
Модел на употреба:
to boost [something]
The company launched a new ad campaign to boost sales.
A vállalat új reklámkampányt indított az eladások növelésére.
A good night’s sleep can boost your energy levels.
Egy kiadós éjszakai alvás növelheti az energiaszintedet.
The coach gave a speech to boost the team’s morale.
Adding fertilizer will boost the growth of the plants.
Regular exercise can boost your immune system.
Примери за учащи
I drink coffee to boost my energy.
Kávét iszom, hogy növeljem az energiaszintemet.
They made a plan to boost sales.
Tervet készítettek az eladások növelésére.
The teacher tried to boost our confidence.
We need to boost the speed of the internet.
Music can boost my mood.
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'boost' with 'boast'. 'Boost' means to increase, while 'boast' means to talk with pride about something.
Значение
Increase or improve something
Колокации
boost sales
|boost confidence
|boost performance
|boost energy
|boost morale
Синоними
increase (A general term for making something larger in amount or number; 'boost' often implies a quick or intentional increase.)
Антоними
reduce (Means to make something smaller or less; opposite of increasing or improving.)
Теми
business
|technology
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|work
Определение
To make something bigger, better, or stronger.
To make something grow stronger, better, or more effective.
СЪЩЕСТВИТЕЛНО
B1
2
Winning the award gave her a big boost in confidence.
A díj elnyerése nagy lökést adott az önbizalmának.
The new funding is a welcome boost for the project.
Az új finanszírozás örvendetes lendületet ad a projektnek.
Tourism received a boost after the new airport opened.
His kind words were a real boost to my morale.
Примери за учащи
The gift was a big boost to my mood.
Az ajándék nagyon feldobta a hangulatomat.
The new job gave him a boost in confidence.
Az új állás nagy lökést adott az önbizalmának.
This medicine gives a boost to your health.
The bonus was a nice boost for us.
Значение
An increase or improvement
Колокации
a big boost
|a morale boost
|a confidence boost
|a sales boost
Синоними
increase (A general rise in amount; 'boost' often implies a helpful or needed increase.)
Антоними
decline (A decrease or worsening of something.)
Теми
business
|daily life
|sports
|core_vocabulary
|work
Определение
Something that helps make something better or stronger.
An act or event that makes something better, stronger, or greater.
ГЛАГОЛ
C1
INFORMAL
3
Модел на употреба:
to boost [something] from [place]
He was caught trying to boost a pair of sneakers from the shop.
Rajtakapták, miközben megpróbált lenyúlni egy pár sportcipőt a boltból.
They boosted a car and drove away.
Elkötöttek egy autót, és elhajtottak vele.
She got arrested for boosting clothes from the mall.
Примери за учащи
He tried to boost a phone from the store.
Megpróbált lenyúlni egy telefont a boltból.
They boosted a car last night.
Tegnap este elkötöttek egy autót.
She was caught boosting candy from the shop.
Значение
Steal something (informal)
Колокации
boost cars
|boost clothes
Синоними
steal (A more general term for taking illegally; 'boost' is slang and often refers to shoplifting or car theft.)
Антоними
return (To give back something taken.)
Теми
crime
|law
|daily_life
|business
Определение
To take something that does not belong to you.
(Informal) To steal something, especially from a store.
Граматика
Речникова форма
boost
IPA
GB/bˈust/
US/bˈust/
Срички и ударение
boost (1 сричка)
Stress on 1st syllable (boost)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: boost
- Plural: boost, boosts
Verb
- Base: boost
- 3rd Person Singular: boosts
- Present Participle: boosting
- Past: boosted
Семейство думи
Forms
boosts
noun
boosting
verb
boosted
verb
Core family
booster
noun
Изрази
a boost for morale
1/ə bˈust fɚ mɚˈæl/
fixed phrase
Improvement in confidence and spirit
Something that makes people feel happier and more confident.
Примери
- The victory was a huge boost for morale in the office.
- Free snacks can be a small but welcome boost for morale.
boost sales
1/bˈust sˈeɪlz/
fixed phrase
Increase product sales numbers
To help sell more products.
Примери
- The discount is designed to boost sales.
- They launched an ad campaign to boost sales before Christmas.
give a boost
1/ɡˈɪv ə bˈust/
fixed phrase
Help improve or increase something
To help make something better, stronger, or more successful.
Примери
- This new policy will give a boost to small businesses.
- A short break can give your productivity a boost.
boost someone's confidence
1/bˈust sˈʌmwˌʌnz kˈɑnfədəns/
fixed phrase
Increase someone's confidence
To help someone believe in themselves more.
Примери
- Her kind words really boosted my confidence before the interview.
- Winning the competition boosted his confidence.
boost someone's confidence
2/bˈust sˈʌmwˌʌnz kˈɑnfədəns/
fixed phrase
increase self-assurance
To make someone feel more sure about what they can do.
Примери
- The teacher's kind words really boosted my confidence.
- Scoring early in the game boosted the team's confidence.