prop

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. 薩姆嬾嬾地往後一靠，將他的兩胳膊肘撐在了他背後的長(zhǎng)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(lái)。

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. (戯劇、電影中的) 道具

...the backdrop and props for a stage show. …一場(chǎng)舞臺(tái)劇的背景幕和道具。

6. N →an informal word for propeller