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supported

UK //səˈpɔːtɪd//US //səˈpɔːrtɪd//

词源

源自中古英语 'supporten',借自古法语 'supporter',最终来自拉丁语 'supportare'(由 sub- '从下' + portare '携带' 组成)。

adjective

❶ 指某事物受到支撑、维持或帮助的状态,常用于描述物体被托住或人得到援助的情况。

“The shelf is supported by strong metal brackets.”

(这个架子由坚固的金属支架支撑着。)

“Her back was supported by a soft cushion.”

(她的背部靠着一个柔软的垫子支撑。)

同义词:backed, sustained, upheld, reinforced, assisted

verb

❶ 指过去式或过去分词形式,表示曾经提供过支撑、帮助或赞同的行为。

“She supported her family financially for many years.”

(她多年来一直在经济上支持她的家庭。)

“The community supported the local charity event.”

(社区支持了当地的慈善活动。)

同义词:helped, aided, endorsed, advocated, sponsored

常见短语

well-supported — 形容某事物有充分的支持或证据,常用于学术或论证场景。

“The scientist's hypothesis was well-supported by experimental results.”

(这位科学家的假设得到了实验结果的有力支持。)

supported living — 指为有特殊需求的人提供辅助的居住方式,常见于社会福利领域。

“The organization provides supported living services for adults with disabilities.”

(该机构为残障成年人提供辅助生活服务。)