buoy
/bɔɪ/
动词
使浮起
The very salty water buoyed her (up) as she swam.
她游泳时，含盐量非常高的水使她漂浮了起来。
鼓舞；鼓励，使…更自信
She was buoyed (up) by the warm reception her audience gave her.
观众们热烈的欢迎使她倍受鼓舞。
支持；使更成功
House prices have been buoyed (up) in the area by the possibility of a new factory opening.
因为可能有一家新工厂在此开设，所以该地区的房价一直居高不下。
/bɔɪ/
名词
浮标；航标
The bright red buoy marked the safe passage for the boats in the harbor.
明亮的红色浮标标记了港口中船只安全通行的路线。