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Buoyed Meaning in English

word · lemma: buoy

ˈbuid
BOO-id
bˈɔɪd
BOYD

释义

If someone or something is buoyed, they are kept afloat in water; or they are made to feel more positive, hopeful, or confident.

用法与细微差别

Often used figuratively: 'buoyed by the news', 'buoyed spirits'. Usually more formal or written, rarely used in everyday speech. Can mean both physically floating and emotionally uplifted.

例句

The boat was buoyed by the life jackets.

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She felt buoyed by her friends' support.

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The news buoyed the whole team.

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Investors were buoyed by the company's strong sales results.

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Her spirits were buoyed after hearing the good news.

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The workers were buoyed by the promise of a bonus at the end of the year.

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