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prop /BrE prɒp; NAmE prɑːp/
(-pp-)
► SEE ALLprop sb upprop sth up●ˌprop sb ˈupto support sb by putting sth under or behind them 支撑，托起（某人）◆We propped her up with a pillow.
我们给她垫了一个枕头。◆He tried to prop himself up on his elbow.
他努力用胳膊肘撑起身子。[v + n/pron + adv] [v + adv + n]●ˌprop sth ˈup1. to keep sth standing or stop sth from falling by putting sth under or behind it 撑起；支起◆A family photo was propped up against some books on her desk.
她的书桌上靠着书立着一张全家福。◆The tree had to be propped up with thick posts.
那棵树得用些粗棍子顶住。2. to support sth that is having financial, political, etc. difficulties 支持；扶持；援助◆The regime is being propped up by foreign aid.
这个政权依靠外援维持着。◆The government will no longer prop up inefficient industries.
政府将不再补贴效益低下的产业。[v + n/pron + adv] [v + adv + n] |