prop
柯林斯詞典
1. V-T If you prop an object on or against something, you support it by putting something underneath it or by resting it somewhere. 架; 擱
He rocked back in the chair and propped his feet on the desk. 他往椅背上一靠，將雙腳擱在了桌子上。
2. PHRASAL VERB Prop up means the same as . 支撐; 維持
Sam slouched back and propped his elbows up on the bench behind him. 薩姆懶懶地往后一靠，將他的兩胳膊肘撐在了他背后的長凳上。
3. N-COUNT A prop is a stick or other object that you use to support something. 支撐物
Using the table as a prop, he dragged himself to his feet. 他用桌子作支撐，緩慢費(fèi)力地站了起來。
4. N-COUNT To be a prop for a system, institution, or person means to be the main thing that keeps them strong or helps them survive. 支柱
The army is one of the main props of the government. 軍隊(duì)是政府的主要支柱之一。
5. N-COUNT The props in a play or movie are all the objects or pieces of furniture that are used in it. (戲劇、電影中的) 道具
...the backdrop and props for a stage show. …一場舞臺劇的背景幕和道具。
6. N →an informal word for propeller
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prop /pr?p/ (propping,propped,props)
劍橋詞典
- to support something physically , often by leaning it against something else or putting something under it
支撐；支持
I propped my bike (up) against the wall . 我把自行車靠在墻上。
She was sitting at the desk with her chin propped on her hands . 她雙手托著下巴坐在書桌旁。
This window keeps on closing - I'll have to prop it open with something. 這扇窗老是自己關(guān)上——我得用什么東西撐著讓它開著。