buoy
US /bɔɪ/
UK /bɔɪ/
名詞
ブイ
an anchored float serving as a navigation mark, to show reefs or other hazards, or for mooring
例:
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The boat was tied to a mooring buoy.
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Navigational buoys guide ships through safe channels.
動詞
1.
ブイ
keep (someone or something) afloat
例:
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The life jacket helped to buoy him up in the water.
ライフジャケットが彼を水中で浮かせてくれた。
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The strong current could not buoy the heavy log.
2.
ブイ
make (someone) feel more cheerful or confident
例:
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Her kind words helped to buoy his spirits.
彼女の優しい言葉が彼の気分を高揚させた。
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The good news buoyed the team's hopes.
その良い知らせがチームの希望を高めた。