uplift TEM8 ( uplifting, uplifted, uplifts )

• 1. 

  V-T If something uplifts people, it helps them to have a better life, for example by making them feel happy or by improving their social conditions. 使(精神、地位)提升 [文学性]

  例：

  We need a little something to help sometimes, to uplift us and make us feel better.

  我们有时需要一些事来帮助我们打起精神并且让我们感觉好点儿。

• 2. 

  N-VAR Uplift is also a noun. 精神动力

  例：

  This victory was a massive uplift for us.

  此次胜利对于我们是一个极大的鼓舞。

• 3. 

  N-COUNT In economics, an uplift in something such as the price of shares is an increase in their value. 增值 [商业] [usu sing, oft N 'in' n]

  例：

  ...an uplift in the stock market.

  ...股票市场的增值。