[definition]
[C] & [V]
something that gives someone more confidence, or that helps something success, improve, or become successful.
get / receive/ give/ provide a boost
a boost for/to
常接名词:economy, sales, confidence, morale, productivity.
[sentence]
1. The new port will undoubtedly boost local economy.
The new port will undoubtedly be a boost to local economy.
The new port will undoubtedly give local economy a boost.
The new port will undoubtedly provide local economy with a boost.
2. After losing three matches in a row, Liverpool finally won a game at home, greatly boosting the team's morale/confidence.
After losing three matches in a row, Liverpool finally won a game at home, which provides a much-needed morale boost for the team.
[practice]
这笔价值3000万美元的投资将会促使这个创业公司发展得更好。
The 30m-dollar investment will give a boost to the start-up's growth.
The investment of 30m dollars will give the start-up a much-needed boost.