cheer
v
1 [I, Tn] give shouts of joy, praise, support or encouragement to (sb) 向(某人)歡呼; 喝采
The crowd cheered loudly as the Queen appeared. 女王出現時群眾高聲歡呼.
The winning team were cheered by their supporters. 獲勝的隊受到熱情觀眾的喝采.
2 [Tn] give comfort, hope, support or encouragement to (sb); gladden 給(某人)安慰、 希望、 支持或鼓勵; 使歡喜
He was greatly cheered by the news. 他聽到這個消息非常高興.
3 (phr v) cheer sb on encourage sb to make greater efforts by cheering 鼓舞或鼓勵某人更加努力
The crowd cheered the runners on as they started the last lap. 賽跑進入最後一圈時, 觀眾為運動員加油鼓勁. cheer (sb) up (cause sb to) become happier or more cheerful (使某人)更高興或更快活
Try and cheer up a bit; life isn't that bad! 想辦法高興點兒, 生活并不是那麼糟!
You look as though you need cheering up, ie to be cheered up. 看來你需要振作起來.
(fig 比喻) Flowers always cheer a room up. 房間里一有花就滿室生輝.
cheer n
1 [C] shout of joy, praise, support or encouragement 歡呼聲; 喝采聲
the cheers of the crowd 群眾的歡呼聲
Three cheers for (ie Shout `hurray' three times to show admiration for) the bride and groom! 向新娘、 新郎三次歡呼!
2 [U] (arch 古) happiness and hopefulness 歡愉與樂觀
Christmas should be a time of great cheer. 圣誕節應是歡樂的時刻.
?? 考研助記
首次坐車(che)兒(er) 歡呼
?? 擴展釋義
*[t?i?]n. 愉快, 振奮, 歡呼vi. 歡呼, 喝彩, 快活起來vt. 使振奮, 歡呼相關詞組: be of good cheer cheer up cheer sb on with good cheer