jumpstart /ˈdʒʌmpstɑːt/ ( jumpstarting, jumpstarted, jumpstarts )

• 1. 

  V-T To jumpstart a vehicle that has a dead battery means to make the engine start by getting power from the battery of another vehicle, using special cables called jumper cables. 借电启动

  例：

  He was huddled with John trying to jumpstart his car.

  他和约翰挤在一起，试图借电启动他的车。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT Jumpstart is also a noun. 借电启动

  例：

  I drove out to give him a jumpstart because his battery was dead.

  我把车开出来帮他做借电启动，因为他的电池没电了。

• 3. 

  V-T To jumpstart a system or process that has stopped working or progressing means to do something that will make it start working quickly or effectively. 快速重新启动

  例：

  The EU is trying to jumpstart the peace process.

  欧盟正试图快速重新启动和平进程。

• 4. 

  N-COUNT Jumpstart is also a noun. 快速重新启动

  例：

  ...attempts to give the industry a jumpstart.

  …让该行业快速重振的尝试。