boon

英 [buːn]

美 [buːn]

n.  非常有用的东西; 益处

复数：boons　

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Collins.1 / BNC.11528 / COCA.11451

牛津词典

noun

• 非常有用的东西；益处
  something that is very helpful and makes life easier for you
  1. The new software will prove a boon to Internet users.
     这种新软件将会对互联网用户大有益处。

柯林斯词典

• N-COUNT 给生活带来方便的事物
  You can describe something as aboonwhen it makes life better or easier for someone.
  1. It is for this reason that television proves such a boon to so many people...
     就是因为这个原因，电视才会给这么多人带来如此大的便利。
  2. This battery booster is a boon for photographers.
     这种电池充电器是摄影工作者的好帮手。

英英释义

noun

• a desirable state
  1. enjoy the blessings of peace
  2. a spanking breeze is a boon to sailors
  Synonym:blessing

adj

• very close and convivial
  1. boon companions

双语例句

• The expansion of free markets has indeed been a boon to Africa.
  自由市场的扩张的确为非洲带来了好处。
• And yet there lies a possible boon to the out-of-shape among us.
  但是对我们中间身材走样的人来说，这可能是一种福利。
• Her friendship is a real boon to me.
  她的友情是对我的回报。
• Predigested foods are a boon for those who are ill or have impaired digestion.
  预消化食物对生病的或者消化功能减弱的人而言是个福音。
• China's embrace of globalization has been a great boon for China and the world.
  中国拥抱全球化，已经给中国和世界带来巨大实惠。
• In short, simplification and reform would be an enormous boon to the economy.
  简而言之，简化和改革会给经济带来巨大益处。
• It would also be a boon to his future with the company.
  这还将有利于他今后在公司的发展。
• Fragile issuers and nervous investors ought to be a boon to insurers.
  脆弱的发行人和紧张的投资者应该对保险公司有所裨益。
• 'I really think Charles boon is here at last.'boon had indeed arrived.
  “我真地认为查尔斯布恩终于来到了这儿。”布恩确实已经到达。
• Brahma granted him the boon.
  梵天给予了他这一神灵保佑。