a shot in the arm
给予鼓舞或帮助,尤指在情感或士气方面
口语·表示激励或提振
英文释义
a boost or stimulus; something that rejuvenates or revitalizes
例句
The new funding was a shot in the arm for the struggling startup.
典故来源
原指注射药物(如疫苗或兴奋剂)到手臂,能迅速带来效果,后比喻任何能提振士气或活力的刺激。