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supports

UK /səˈpɔːts/US /səˈpɔːrts/

词源

源自中古英语 'supporten',借自古法语 'supporter',源自拉丁语 'supportare',由 'sub-'(在下面)和 'portare'(携带)组成,字面意思是'在下面携带'。

verb

❶ 支持或支撑某人或某物,提供帮助或鼓励使其能够继续或成功。

“She supports her family by working two jobs.”

(她靠打两份工来养家。)

“The bridge is supported by strong steel beams.”

(这座桥由坚固的钢梁支撑。)

❶ 提供证据或理由来证明某观点或理论的正确性。

“The data supports the hypothesis that exercise improves mood.”

(数据支持运动能改善情绪的假设。)

“His argument is supported by several reliable sources.”

(他的论点得到了几个可靠来源的支持。)

同义词:back, aid, assist, encourage, uphold

noun

❶ 用于支撑或固定某物的结构或装置。

“The shelf needs additional supports to hold all the books.”

(这个架子需要额外的支撑来承受所有的书。)

“The plant grows better with the help of a support stick.”

(有了支撑棒,这株植物长得更好。)

❶ 给予某人或某事的帮助或鼓励。

“The team thanked their fans for their unwavering support.”

(球队感谢球迷们坚定不移的支持。)

“She received a lot of emotional support from her friends.”

(她从朋友那里得到了很多情感上的支持。)

同义词:backing, assistance, help, encouragement, aid

常见短语

in support of — 表示支持或赞同某人或某事,通常用于正式或公开场合。

“Many people gathered in support of the new policy.”

(许多人聚集在一起支持新政策。)

support system — 指一个人可以依赖的人际关系网络,如家人、朋友或同事,提供情感或实际帮助。

“Having a strong support system is crucial during tough times.”

(在困难时期,拥有强大的支持系统至关重要。)