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hoist

释义

hoist

noun countable

UK /hɔɪst/

Word Forms

singular	hoist
plural	hoists

1
a piece of equipment with ropes that is used for lifting heavy objects
Synonyms and related words
Equipment used for lifting heavy things
block and tackle
crane
derrick

hoist

noun countable

US /hɔɪst/

Word Forms

singular	hoist
plural	hoists

1
a piece of equipment with ropes that is used for lifting heavy objects
Synonyms and related words
Equipment used for lifting heavy things
block and tackle
crane
derrick

hoist

verb transitive

UK /hɔɪst/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	hoist
he/she/it	hoists
present participle	hoisting
past tense	hoisted
past participle	hoisted

1
to lift someone or something to a higher place
Tim hoisted the boy onto his shoulders.
Synonyms and related words
To move, or to move something upwards
lift
raise
rise
1. 1a
  to lift someone or something using special equipment
  The bridge was hoisted into place by crane.
  Synonyms and related words
  To move, or to move something upwards
  lift
  raise
  rise
2
to increase the amount or value of something
The publicity hoisted ticket sales to 12,500 in two days.
Synonyms and related words
To increase, or to increase something
increase
go up
add to

phrases

hoist a flag/sail

hoist with/by your own petard

hoist

verb transitive

US /hɔɪst/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	hoist
he/she/it	hoists
present participle	hoisting
past tense	hoisted
past participle	hoisted

1
to lift someone or something to a higher place
Tim hoisted the boy onto his shoulders.
Synonyms and related words
To move, or to move something upwards
lift
raise
rise
1. 1a
  to lift someone or something using special equipment
  The bridge was hoisted into place by a crane.
  Synonyms and related words
  To move, or to move something upwards
  lift
  raise
  rise
2
to increase the amount or value of something
The publicity hoisted ticket sales to 12,500 in two days.
Synonyms and related words
To increase, or to increase something
increase
add to
raise

phrases

hoist a flag/sail

hoist with/by your own petard

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