buoy

🇬🇧 UK/bɒi. 'bu:i/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

A floating marker moored in water to indicate a channel, warn of danger, or mark a location.

浮标,航标,救生圈

v.

To keep something afloat; to support or maintain at a high level; to mark with a buoy.

使浮起;鼓励,支撑;设浮标标记

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
buoyother
=buoy

Common Collocations

  • 1.buoy up提高士气
  • 2.marker buoy标记浮标

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The buoy marked the edge of the swimming area in the lake.

  • 2.

    Good news buoyed our spirits and we felt hopeful again.

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