buoy
🇺🇸
/ˈbuːi/
🇬🇧
/bɔɪ/
A floating object used as a marker in water to guide boats.
The sailors used the buoy to navigate through the treacherous waters.
水手们使用浮标在危险的水域中导航。
To make someone feel happier or more confident.
The team was buoyed by their victory and ready for the next game.
球队因胜利而士气大增,准备迎接下一场比赛。
To keep something from sinking by making it float.
The life jackets buoyed the swimmers, preventing them from drowning.
救生衣使游泳者浮起来,防止他们溺水。
To support and keep something at a stable level.
The company's strong sales helped to buoy the stock price.
公司强劲的销售帮助提振了股价。