2019-08-27 boost

[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.