英语词汇“bolster”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

(verb) in the sense of support

Definition

to support or strengthen

a number of measures intended to bolster morale

Synonyms

support

the thick wooden posts that supported the ceiling

help

Martin helped Tanya over the rail.

aid

a software system to aid managers in decision-making

maintain

the basic costs of maintaining a child

boost

We need a big win to boost our confidence.

strengthen

The builders will have to strengthen the existing joists with additional timber.

assist

a chemical that assists in the manufacture of proteins

prop

Plaster ceilings are propped with scaffolding.

reinforce

They had to reinforce the walls with exterior beams.

hold up

cushion

The suspension is designed to cushion passengers from the effects of riding over rough roads.

brace

The lights showed the old timbers, used to brace the roof.

shore up

They may find it hard to shore up their defences.

augment

She was searching for a way to augment her income.

buttress

His tough line is buttressed by a democratic mandate.

buoy up

give a leg up to (informal)

(noun) in the sense of pillow

Definition

any pad or support

Make a bolster to fit across the width of a bed.

Synonyms

pillow

I sleep with his photograph under my pillow.

support

pad

seat-pad covers which tie to the backs of your chairs

cushion

Her leg was propped up on two cushions.

单词	bolster
释义	Trends of bolster View usage for: bolster (boʊlstəʳ) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense bolsters, present participle bolstering, past tense, past participle bolstered 1. verb If you bolster something such as someone's confidence or courage, you increase it. Hopes of an early cut in interest rates bolstered confidence. [VERB noun] ...a number of measures intended to bolster morale. [VERB noun] Synonyms: support, help, aid, maintain More Synonyms of bolster 2. verb If someone tries to bolster their position in a situation, they try to strengthen it. Britain is free to adopt policies to bolster its economy. [VERB noun] Bolster up means the same as bolster. ...an aid programme to bolster up their troubled economy. [VERB PARTICLE noun] [Also VERB noun PARTICLE] 3. countable noun A bolster is a firm pillow shaped like a long tube which is sometimes put across a bed under the ordinary pillows. Synonyms: pillow, support, pad, cushion More Synonyms of bolster Phrasal verbs: See bolster up bolster in British English (ˈbəʊlstə) verb (transitive) 1. (often foll by up) to support or reinforce; strengthen to bolster morale 2. to prop up with a pillow or cushion 3. to add padding to to bolster a dress noun 4. a long narrow pillow or cushion 5. any pad or padded support 6. architecture a short horizontal length of timber fixed to the top of a post to increase the bearing area and reduce the span of the supported beam 7. a cold chisel having a broad blade splayed towards the cutting edge, used for cutting stone slabs, etc Derived forms bolsterer (ˈbolsterer) noun bolstering (ˈbolstering) noun, adjective Word origin Old English bolster; related to Old Norse bolstr, Old High German bolstar, Dutch bulster bolster in American English (ˈboʊlstər) noun 1. a long, narrow cushion or pillow 2. a soft pad for easing pressure on any part of the body 3. any bolsterlike object or support ; specif., a. a capping piece over a post to extend the bearing area under a beam b. the connecting part between the volutes of an Ionic capital verb transitive 4. to prop up as with a bolster; support, strengthen, or reinforce often with up Word origin ME & OE, akin to ON bolstr, Ger polster; ult. < IE base bhel-, to swell: see ball1 Examples of 'bolster' in a sentence bolster Weak economic data today could bolster the case for further quantitative easing. Times, Sunday Times (2010) We are more interested in bolstering confidence than in pointing out weaknesses. Times, Sunday Times (2012) St are helping to bolster the numbers. Times, Sunday Times (2014) When troops are involved in conflicts we bolster their morale. The Sun (2007) The move was also designed to bolster the improving relationship. Times, Sunday Times (2013) We will be continuing to bolster the squad with the right calibre of person. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Two more factors tend to bolster the case for a change in the law. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Try to focus on bolstering his confidence in and out of bed. The Sun (2008) It is also bolstered by fine literary criticism that is effortlessly introduced into the narrative of a quixotic life. Times, Sunday Times (2009) You need to exercise a bit of both with your friend while exploring new avenues to bolster your support system. Times, Sunday Times (2014) This point of view would be bolstered by the position that regional policy is not so much ineffective as poorly timed. Tomlinson, Richard Urbanization in Post-Apartheid South Africa (1990) It may also force the regime to withdraw forces from other restive towns and cities to bolster its defence of the capital. Times, Sunday Times (2012) They are also important as a source of emotional support in bolstering your self-esteem. Wallace, Louise M & Bundy, Christine Coping with Angina (1990) It is equally clear that fixtures in the North need bolstering in number and quality. Times, Sunday Times (2011) The Olympics may inspire a generation and bolster national morale. Times, Sunday Times (2012) There's obviously some resources there to bolster the squad. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Simultaneously, he is required to secure the results necessary to claim progress and bolster his position. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Copper has experienced a stunning rally in the week, bolstered by an increase in demand from China. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Word lists with bolster terms used in architecture, tool In other languages bolster British English: bolster VERB If you bolster* something such as someone's confidence or courage, you increase it. Hopes of an early cut in interest rates bolstered confidence. American English: bolster Brazilian Portuguese: animar Chinese: 增强 European Spanish: reforzar French: soutenir German: steigern Italian: sostenere Japanese: 強める Korean: 북돋우다 European Portuguese: animar Latin American Spanish: reforzar British English: bolster NOUN A bolster is a firm pillow shaped like a long tube which is sometimes put across a bed under the ordinary pillows. American English: bolster Brazilian Portuguese: travesseiro Chinese: 长枕 European Spanish: cabezal French: traversin German: Nackenrolle Italian: capezzale Japanese: 強める Korean: 베개 받침 European Portuguese: travesseiro Latin American Spanish: cabezal (verb) in the sense of support Definition to support or strengthen a number of measures intended to bolster morale Synonyms support the thick wooden posts that supported the ceiling help Martin helped Tanya over the rail. aid a software system to aid managers in decision-making maintain the basic costs of maintaining a child boost We need a big win to boost our confidence. strengthen The builders will have to strengthen the existing joists with additional timber. assist a chemical that assists in the manufacture of proteins prop Plaster ceilings are propped with scaffolding. reinforce They had to reinforce the walls with exterior beams. hold up cushion The suspension is designed to cushion passengers from the effects of riding over rough roads. brace The lights showed the old timbers, used to brace the roof. shore up They may find it hard to shore up their defences. augment She was searching for a way to augment her income. buttress His tough line is buttressed by a democratic mandate. buoy up give a leg up to (informal) (noun) in the sense of pillow Definition any pad or support Make a bolster to fit across the width of a bed. Synonyms pillow I sleep with his photograph under my pillow. support pad seat-pad covers which tie to the backs of your chairs cushion Her leg was propped up on two cushions. Additional synonyms in the sense of aid Definition to help financially or in other ways a software system to aid managers in decision-making Synonyms help, second, support, serve, sustain, assist, relieve, avail, subsidize, abet, succour, be of service to, lend a hand to, give a leg up to (informal) in the sense of assist a chemical that assists in the manufacture of proteins Synonyms facilitate, help, further, serve, aid, forward, promote, boost, ease, sustain, reinforce, speed up, pave the way for, make easy, expedite, oil the wheels, smooth the path of, assist the progress of in the sense of augment Definition to make or become greater in number or strength She was searching for a way to augment her income. Synonyms increase, grow, raise, extend, boost, expand, add to, build up, strengthen, enhance, reinforce, swell, intensify, heighten, enlarge, multiply, inflate, magnify, amplify, dilate Synonyms of 'bolster' bolster Explore 'bolster' in the dictionary
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