| 词组 | support |
| 释义 | verb | noun support1 /səˈpɔːt $ -ɔːrt/ verb 1. to agree with someone or something and say this publiclyadverbsstrongly support We strongly support the peace process.wholeheartedly support (=strongly support – more formal) I wholeheartedly support the views of my colleague.fully support He fully supported the action taken by the police.enthusiastically support It was an idea which had been enthusiastically supported by the government.THESAURUS: support back to support a person or plan by providing money or practical help – used about governments or other powerful groups: The £100 million scheme is backed by the British government. | The project was backed by nine investment banks. | The governor promised that she would back him all the way (=give him every possible support). endorseplan | idea | proposal | decision to formally and officially say that you support a plan or idea: The US Senate endorsed the plan. | Wilson endorsed the idea of building a new Bay Bridge. | Agriculture ministers refused to endorse the Commission’s proposals. get behind sb/sth to support a person or plan and help them be successful – used especially about a group of people: The England fans really got behind the team. | I really believe in this initiative, but it was hard to find business people who were willing to get behind it. | The police can’t do anything unless the public gets behind them. stand up for sb/sth to say that you support someone or something, especially when they are being attacked: You were the only person who stood up for me at the meeting. side with sb to support one of the people or groups involved in an argument – used especially when you disapprove of this or think it is unfair: I felt she was siding with her mother rather than standing up for me. | The jury often side with the defendant in these situations.2. to give someone help and encouragement so that they can do somethingadverbsloyally/steadfastly support Mr Hawke was loyally supported by his wife.actively support He denied that his government was actively supporting the terrorists.verbsagree to support sb/sth His parents have agreed to support him while he is at university.3. BrE to like a particular team and want them to winnounssupport a team/Manchester United/England etc “Which team do you support?” “Arsenal.”4. to hold the weight of something and stop it from fallingnounssupport sb’s weight The branch was too weak to support his weight.prepositionsbe supported by sth The ceiling was supported by huge stone columns.THESAURUS: support hold up to stop something from falling: These poles hold up the outer part of the tent. | His trousers were held up by an old piece of string. prop up to stop something from falling by putting something against it or under it: The builders have propped up the walls with steel beams. carry to support the weight of someone or something – used about something supporting several people, vehicles etc: The lift can carry up to 12 people. | The bridge could only carry cars and other light vehicles. hold to be strong enough to support the weight of someone or something: Are you sure the branch will hold both of us? | She prayed that the roof would hold her weight as she crawled along it. bear literary or technical to hold the weight of something: The truck did not look strong enough to bear the weight of all those people. | This is a load-bearing wall, so you can’t knock it down (=one that supports part of a building). take sb’s/sth’s weight to be strong enough to support the weight of someone or something: His damaged leg would not take his weight. | Any large mirrors should have additional support to take their weight. | Make sure you choose a pole that will take the weight of your curtains. verb | noun support2 /səˈpɔːt $ -ɔːrt/ noun approval, encouragement, and helpadjectivespublic/popular support (=from the people who live in a country) There seemed to be no popular support for war.widespread/wide/general support (=by many people) There is widespread support for the changes.massive support (=a lot of support) The party enjoys massive public support.strong support A survey found strong support for the project among hospital staff.wholehearted support (=strong support – more formal) I want you to know that you have my wholehearted support.enthusiastic support The plan received enthusiastic support from environmental groups.sb’s full support That view deserves the full support of all farmers.active support (=approval and help) She managed, with the active support of her husband, to run 100 miles in two days.unanimous support (=all members of a group support something) There was nearly unanimous support for the proposal.unfailing support (=continuing for a long time, in spite of difficulties) She thanked her family for their unfailing support.verbshave support also enjoy support formal The extreme right-wing parties don’t have much popular support.give (your) support also lend (your) support formal The American people gave him their enthusiastic support.show (your) support Several of her colleagues have shown their support for her at this difficult time.voice your support (=say that you support something or someone) A number of newspapers have voiced their support for the government’s proposals.pledge/offer (your) support (=say that you will support something or someone) Both the opposition parties pledged full support for the new administration.get/draw support The plan drew wide support from parents.win/gain/attract support Try to win the support of local shopkeepers.enjoy/command support formal (=have support) His views were too extreme to command general support.drum up/rally support (=get people’s support by making an effort) Both sides have been drumming up support through the internet.enlist sb’s support formal (=ask for and get their support) He wrote to the prime minister in an attempt to enlist his support.mobilize support (=get people to support something in an active way) Their aim was to mobilize popular support for their leader.build (up) support (=increase it) Now he needs to build his support by explaining his political beliefs.withdraw your support (=no longer support someone or something) He’s decided to withdraw his support for the project.support comes from sb Support for the scheme has come from several leading experts.prepositionsin support of sb/sth He gave a speech in support of the war.support of sb/sth I would like to thank fans for their unfailing support of the team during these difficult years.support for sb/sth Is there much support for the elderly president?support among people The plan has won a lot of support among people aged 18–25.support from sb Support from older members would be particularly valuable. |
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