cheer
cheer — verb
1. to make a loud cry of support when someone is doing well or needs encouragement,
to make a loud cry of support when someone is doing well or needs encouragement, such as at a sports match or concert.
The crowd cheered loudly when Aiko scored the winning goal in the final match.
cheer + for achievement
Parents cheered for their children at the school swimming race last Friday.
cheer for + person/group
Fans cheered the singer as she walked onto the brightly lit stage.
Diego cheered his teammate on during the final lap of the race.
Yusuf's classmates cheered for him during the final round of the debate competition.
- boo
to shout disapproval rather than support
文法句型
cheer for somebody/something
cheer somebody
cheer + on
用法筆記
This sense works both with and without a direct object. Use 'cheer for + person' when the person is named after the preposition, or 'cheer + person' as a direct object. The phrasal verb 'cheer on' adds the idea of supporting someone through a whole effort, not just one moment.
常見錯誤
2. to make someone feel happier, less worried, or more hopeful about a difficult si
to make someone feel happier, less worried, or more hopeful about a difficult situation.
The good news cheered the Watanabe family after weeks of worry about the storm.
passive: be cheered by something
Leila was cheered by the kind messages she received from her classmates.
cheer + direct object = make happier
Nothing cheered Theo more than hearing his grandmother's voice on the phone.
The warm welcome from the team cheered the new coach on her first day.
- depress
to make someone feel sad or without hope
- discourage
to take away someone's confidence or hope
文法句型
be cheered (by something)
cheer somebody
用法筆記
Frequently used in the passive ('be cheered by'). The subject that causes the cheerfulness is typically good news, kind words, or a welcoming atmosphere. This sense is distinct from verb sense 1 (SHOUT SUPPORT), which involves making noise rather than changing someone's mood.
常見錯誤
cheer — noun
1. a loud shout that a group of people makes to show they support, admire, or encou
a loud shout that a group of people makes to show they support, admire, or encourage someone.
A loud cheer rose from the stadium when the home team scored the goal.
countable: a + cheer
The children gave a big cheer when the teacher announced a pizza party.
give + cheer
Tomás could hear the cheers of the crowd from outside the stadium walls.
Three cheers for the winners rang out across the school playground.
- boo
a sound of disapproval from a crowd
文法句型
a cheer
cheers (plural)
用法筆記
Often used in the fixed expression 'Three cheers for…!' when a crowd honours someone. The plural 'cheers' is common when referring to repeated shouts over time, while 'a cheer' is a single shout from a group at one moment.
常見錯誤
2. a bright, happy feeling of warmth and positivity that lifts the mood of a person
a bright, happy feeling of warmth and positivity that lifts the mood of a person or a place.
The warm fireplace filled the cottage with cheer on the cold winter evening.
uncountable: filled with cheer
Good cheer spread through the room when Priya announced her engagement.
uncountable: good cheer
The bright flowers brought cheer to the hospital waiting room every morning.
Hana's laughter added cheer to an otherwise quiet and serious meeting.
文法句型
full of cheer
good cheer
holiday cheer
用法筆記
Uncountable — do not say 'a cheer' to mean happiness (that belongs to noun sense 1 as a countable shout). Common in phrases like 'full of cheer', 'good cheer', and 'holiday cheer'. The feeling is often shared in a group or created by a warm atmosphere.
常見錯誤
3. a state of cheerful willingness or positive attitude when facing a situation, us
a state of cheerful willingness or positive attitude when facing a situation, used mainly in the fixed phrases 'be of good cheer' and 'with good cheer'.
Be of good cheer, the nurse said gently to the worried patient.
fixed phrase: be of good cheer
The old sailor faced the coming storm with courage and good cheer.
with + good cheer
With good cheer, Ravi helped his elderly neighbour carry groceries up three flights of stairs.
The travellers set off on their journey with good cheer and light packs on their backs.
- despair
complete loss of hope
文法句型
be of good cheer
with good cheer
用法筆記
This sense is restricted to fixed or semi-fixed expressions. 'Be of good cheer' is a set phrase often found in literary or religious contexts. 'With good cheer' means doing something willingly and without complaint. This sense does not take an article and cannot be pluralized.