bolster

'bәulstә
托福GRE Collins 2

英文释义

n. a pillow that is often put across a bed underneath the regular pillows
v. support and strengthen
v. prop up with a pillow or bolster

中文翻译

n. 支持, 长枕
vt. 支持, 支撑

2
Collins 星级
9,591
BNC 频率
6,692
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记忆技巧

bolster 的词根是 bol(意为“支持”),后缀 -ster 通常表示某种工具或人,因此可以理解为“支持的工具”或“支持者”。

例句

1. She used a pillow to bolster her back while sitting on the couch.

她在沙发上坐的时候,用一个枕头来支撑她的背部。

2. The team needs to bolster their defense if they want to win the championship.

如果球队想赢得冠军,他们需要加强防守。

3. He gave a speech to bolster the morale of his coworkers.

他发表了演讲以鼓舞同事们的士气。

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