bolster

KK [ˋbolstɚ] /ˈboʊlstɚ/

動詞

  1. 1

    增強、提振、鞏固

    The new figures helped bolster confidence in the economy.

    新數據有助於提振外界對經濟的信心。

  2. 2

    支持、支撐

    She cited several studies to bolster her argument.

    她引用多項研究來支持自己的論點。

  3. 3

    墊高、用枕頭撐住

    He bolstered her head with two soft cushions.

    他用兩個軟墊把她的頭墊高。

名詞

  1. 1

    長枕、靠枕

    A long bolster ran across the head of the bed.

    床頭橫放著一個長枕。

片語動詞

  1. 1

    支撐、扶持、加強

    The government stepped in to bolster up the failing bank.

    政府出手支撐這家瀕臨倒閉的銀行。

bolster — 英漢字典