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propped

UK //prɒpt//US //prɑːpt//

词源

源自中古英语 proppen(支撑),可能与荷兰语 proppen(塞入)同源。

verb

❶ 用物体支撑某物使其保持直立或固定位置,通常指临时性的支撑动作。

“She propped the ladder against the wall before climbing up.”

(她把梯子靠在墙上后才开始攀爬。)

“He propped his bike next to the door while grabbing a coffee.”

(他买咖啡时把自行车临时靠在门边。)

同义词:supported, leaned, braced, rested, balanced

常见短语

propped up — 指用支撑物使某物保持直立状态,常用于描述物体或比喻性支持。

“The government propped up failing banks during the crisis.”

(危机期间政府为濒临倒闭的银行提供了支持。)