buoy up

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buoy up — verb

1. to keep someone or something afloat or supported

1.動詞
釋義

to keep someone or something afloat or supported

例句

The life jacket buoyed her up in the water.

2. to encourage or cheer someone up

2.動詞
釋義

to encourage or cheer someone up

例句

Good news buoyed up the team's spirits.