pump someone up

Related to word: pump

Phrasal Verb

Definition

  1. to boost someone's confidence or enthusiasm

    激勵;增強信心

    • The coach pumped the team up with an inspiring speech.

      教練用一場鼓舞人心的演講激勵了整個團隊。

    • Before the exam, her friend kept pumping her up to boost her confidence.

      考試前,她的朋友不斷鼓勵她,以增強她的信心。

    • The soundtrack of the movie really pumped the audience up and made them feel excited.

      電影的配樂真的讓觀眾感到興奮和振奮。